To say that the COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on live arts and cultural events would be to say that the Hindenburg was a little explosive. But as we’ve seen countless times since Chicago’s shelter-in-place order went into effect in mid-March, the virus is no match for the ingenuity of the city’s creative community.
Mendicino says that the organizers intend to follow city guidelines for COVID-19 reopening every step of the way to ensure that the experience is as safe as possible for guests and workers alike: moviegoers must wear masks anytime they are away from their vehicle, and audio will be screened on FM radio instead of clip-on speakers (the company’s website advises picking up a new boombox if your car stereo is on the fritz).
