As a warning to anyone and everyone who decides to go to this venue, you are required to have your vaccine card or a negative COVID test prior to entry. It is NOT placed on this platform for public viewing, nor is it easily accessible on the main pages of their website. They do not openly welcome those who have 1-chosen not to receive the vaccine 2-are in the recovery stages of the illness 3-do not wish to share their personal health information with the public 4-those who have religious or ethical beliefs that are not aligned with vaccinations or 5-those who have contraindicated health conditions to the vaccine. To make matters more disappointing, the staff they have outside of the venue “turning the above patrons away,” are extremely inconsiderate, disrespectful, and unhelpful. They forecfully hand you an index card to write your information on to receive a “refund.” When asked why this information is not readily available on the website prior to purchase, they simply state “I do not make the rules,” and turn away without allowing you to further discuss the issue. I overheard another family asking how it was acceptable after the recent Supreme Court and Governor regulations being passed and he stated “there’s a clause” and walked away from the family, not offering any kind of discussion or reprise. My family and I were extremely excited to support local performers and enjoy the art Sarasota has to offer, however, regardless of any future changes, be our own health or the venue making any changes, I do not foresee being able to consciously support a business who does not see medical freedom of choice as a priority. It begs to question, are the employees and performers being forced into making this choice? Are they being held to the same overbearing options? Is wearing a mask to protect myself and others not efficient enough? This evening not only did the Sarasota Opera House truly disappoint many families of this area, but they deliberately alienated a large portion of the locals with ropes that separated us from those who were being accepted inside, as though we are less than. Sincerely, a very disappointed healthcare worker who stood on the front lines with no vaccine to care for you, your family, and your friends with nothing but a reused mask.