Hit That Jive Productions

A Non-Profit Arts Organization

Our organization gathers in Amiskwaciwâskahikan, known colonially as Edmonton, Alberta. This land is the traditional territory of many Indigenous People, the First Nations of Treaty 6, and the Metis of Districts 9 and 10.

This land has thousands of years of history, storytelling, and oral traditions. In the spirit of the treaty and its oral agreements we are all meant to share this land and are all treaty people.

 HEALTH Policy

By attending a Hit That Jive Productions event (including the Play the Fool Festival) you agree to follow the health and safety measures in place at the time of the event, which may include mask-wearing. Please note that our guidelines are subject to change based on current public health concerns, advisories from health officials, and at the discretion of Hit That Jive. We reserve the right to deny entry or remove individuals who fail to comply with our policies.

Our guidelines are built on a foundation of awareness, trust, and shared responsibility. We value providing a safer space for everyone that attends Hit That Jive events, and as such have a commitment to community care and protecting vulnerable members of our community. Our guidelines help us prioritize access needs, and are written with the intent of keeping the health and safety of Hit That Jive Productions board members, staff, employees, contractors, artists, volunteers, patrons, and our community in mind. The intent of our health and safety policy is to support a move towards a culture where our community and representatives stay home when they are sick, no matter the illness or the perceived risk to others. This policy is here to protect our community and intended as a preventative measure. As an organization we have a responsibility to our staff and representatives, and the community, to maintain a safe and healthy environment, including during situations of outbreak or illness. 

General Health Guidelines

  1. If you are feeling ill, or exhibiting any of the symptoms of illness, please do not attend a Hit That Jive Event.

  2. If you have had exposure to someone with symptoms of illness within the last 5 days, you agree to self-monitor and be asymptomatic to attend a Hit That Jive Event. 

    1. We reserve the right to require that you wear a mask to attend our event.

  3. Masks may be required at our events, including practices, rehearsals, and technical rehearsals. Mask-friendly events and performances may be offered and will be specified as such. 

  4. When masks are required, we ask that they meet the following:

    1. Masks must fully cover the nose and mouth, and be secure under your chin.

    2. We require a minimum of a surgical mask, ASTM level 1, (no cloth masks). Masks will be available upon request.

    3. If you are traveling to our event/festival/workshop via public transportation, or other means (ie. Airplane) with a large group of people we ask that you consider wearing a mask while traveling.

    4. If masking is required at our events, masks may be removed in outdoor spaces.

  5. Hand hygiene is a simple and effective way to prevent the spread of illness. We would like to remind everyone to wash/sanitize regularly. Please wash your hands after using the restroom, sneezing, or coughing. 

COVID-19 Policies

  1. Full vaccination against COVID-19 is highly recommended for anyone attending Hit That Jive Events. 

  2. If you have had exposure to someone with COVID-19 within the last 5 days, you must self-monitor, be asymptomatic, and test negative for COVID-19 each day of the event that you wish to attend. You must also wear a KN95 mask. 

  3. If you have tested positive for COVID-19, you must wait a minimum of 5 days from the first positive test; you must have two negative COVID-19 tests 24 hours apart, prior to attending the Hit That Jive Event. You will be required to wear a KN95 mask while in attendance.

  4. If you become ill during the Hit That Jive Event, please contact us and we will refund or credit the prorated amount of any ticket(s) that you may have purchased from the time you became ill. We also encourage you to test for COVID-19.

Considerations for Artists

  1. Masking may be required by performing artists, at the discretion of Hit That Jive Productions and the Play the Fool Festival. In the event that masking is required, here are the following masking guidelines for Performing Artists to meet the preparation needs and requirements of their performance;

    1. Masks may be removed to apply makeup/get ready in the backstage and green room areas. 

    2. Masks are not required while performing on stage.

    3. If a Performing Artist is going into the public or lobby space during preparation, they must wear a mask unless stated otherwise. 

    4. Upon completion of their performance, the Performing Artist is required to wear a mask again in all event/festival spaces unless stated otherwise.

Application 

  1. Hit That Jive will appoint a designated representative to support the application of this policy by assessing situations and acting as a liaison to the HTJ Board.

  2. This policy will be reviewed annually; any changes will be communicated to all impacted parties in a timely fashion. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the policy updates, please contact the HTJ Board. 

Recourse 

  1. If you are found to be in breach of this policy, we reserve the right to remove you from the event.


Definitions

  1. Hit That Jive Event(s): this includes, but is not limited to, events, workshops, festivals, classes, social dances, and any other activities offered by Hit That Jive Productions. 

  2. Fully Vaccinated: People are considered fully vaccinated 14 days after they have received all applicable doses of a Health Canada, or international equivalent, authorized vaccine. Boosters are recommended, but not required.  

  3. Performing Artist(s): Any contracted artist that is performing for a live audience during an event or festival.

  4. Symptoms of Illness: Includes, but are not limited to: new or worsening cough, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, temperature equal to or more than 38°C, feeling feverish, chills, fatigue or weakness, muscle or body aches, new loss of smell or taste, headache, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting.

  5. Exposure: Individuals who have had close contact with someone who is exhibiting new or worsening Symptoms of Illness or a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 5 days (Alberta Health Services, 2022).

  6. Date of Last Exposure: the last date that you were exposed to someone with symptoms of illness. 

  7. Self-monitoring: Free of symptoms of illness, and regular negative rapid tests

  8. COVID-19 test: Any rapid antigen test. These tests show if you currently have a viral load high enough to be considered contagious. 

  9. Mask Friendly: When an event is designated as mask friendly, masks are encouraged, but not required.

This policy was updated May 2025.

Hit That Jive Productions is supported by the Edmonton Arts Council and the City of Edmonton. 

Hit That Jive Productions is supported by the Province of Alberta through Alberta Foundation for the Arts.