The safety and security of our guests, as well as artists, volunteers, and staff are a top priority for Westmoreland Cultural Trust. All patrons and their belongings are subject to search upon entering our facilities.  By presenting your ticket and entering our venue, you consent to such screenings. Persons who refuse screening may be denied entry into our venues. These protection measures have been put in place for your safety, as well as the safety of all patrons. Please follow the guidelines outlined below to ensure a fast and secure entrance.

SCREENING PROCESS

ARRIVE EARLY

Doors typically open one hour prior to a performance. Please allow enough time to get through our security procedures so that you do not miss any of the show.

UPON ENTRY

All persons must pass through our screening process to enter the theatre. To expedite your entrance, please hold items such as keys, phones, and loose change at chest level when passing through the metal detector.

BAG POLICY

All bags must not exceed 16”x16”x8” and will be inspected. Guests without bags will be permitted to use the expedited lane, when available.

NO RE-ENTRY

Once you have entered the venue, you may not leave the venue and then re-enter. 

 

PROHIBITED ITEMS POLICY

The following is a list of outside items which are prohibited inside of venues owned and/or operated by Westmoreland Cultural Trust. All prohibited items must be disposed of or returned to vehicles.

  • Weapons of any kind or facsimiles of weapons, including firearms, pellet guns, stun guns, martial arts weapons, pepper spray, pocket/utility knives or cutting instruments
  • Flammable liquids
  • Fireworks, pyrotechnics, flares or incendiary devices
  • Glass, metal, or plastic containers of any kind including cans, bottles and flasks
  • Outside food or beverages including alcohol
  • Oversized bags that exceed 16″ x 16″ x 8″
  • Laser pointers
  • Audio or video recording
  • Professional cameras (including those with detachable lenses) or flash photography
  • Laptops/tablets
  • Signs, flags, banners
  • Guests without shoes or shirts
  • Masks (with the exception of medical or those required for Covid health and safety compliance)
  • Jewelry that could be used as a weapon including heavy chains and studded bracelets
  • Pets, other than service animals; not to include comfort animals
  • Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements

Unattended items left outside venue doors will be discarded to ensure guest safety.
*This list is not all-inclusive and may change or be updated at any time without notice.  Additional restrictions may apply.

WCT takes the safety of all our guests, volunteers, staff, and partners very seriously.  Many of our fellow performing arts centers in the Commonwealth and across the U.S. have also instituted these practices.  Additionally, more and more of our production partners now require venues to implement enhanced security practices for the protection of their audiences and performers.  While WCT respects your Constitutional right to bear arms, we ask that you respect WCT’s right to restrict the presence of weapons on WCT property.