Broadway in Jackson issued the following statement.
The City of Jackson recently informed Broadway in Jackson that they have identified unidentified microbial growth in Thalia Mara Hall.
Unequivocally, the safety and comfort of all ticketholders is of paramount importance to Innovation Arts & Entertainment, the Executive Producers of Broadway in Jackson. Without question, there should never be a question as to whether a performing arts and concert venue is safe and healthy for its attendees, and we share the concerns of the public about what we have read, heard, and witnessed. As such, this week, we traveled to Jackson to advocate for proper care and repair of this iconic venue to the highest, most safe level. We have made ourselves available and are assisting the City and Thalia Mara Hall management to help them navigate the challenges facing the theatre and ensure that the venue is clean, safe, and comfortable.
While we maintain our concerns about the condition of the venue, we are satisfied with the initial steps and commitment to returning TMH to its proper condition and status. Our experience in venue maintenance and operations leads us to believe that the prognosis for a full recovery is strong.
The City has hired the Center for Toxicology & Environmental Health (CTEH), an independent, licensed Certified Industrial Hygienist to investigate, perform laboratory analyses, and assess all substances uncovered through their rigorous testing protocols. Furthermore, the City has hired Belfor, a nationally renowned, independent and licensed property restoration company to handle the remediation and repairs required to ensure that the venue is safe, healthy, and comfortable for all guests, on stage and off.
The Five Point Plan to ensure we get back to normal is as follows:
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Inspection and Assessment:
1. CTEH’s certified industrial hygienist has inspected the inside physical spaces inside Thalia Mara Hall and taken samples of all surfaces where there was visible microbial growth. They have also taken samples of the air present, tested for moisture sources, and potential hidden microbial growth in areas like walls, ceilings, and under flooring.
2. The samples have been examined in a laboratory testing facility under stringent, medical grade processes to identify all foreign growth, spores, and mold.
3. It is our understanding that a report has been completed of the laboratory examination of the samples.
4. If the findings indicate concerning elements, growth, or mold, the same report will identify standard operating procedures for the containment and remediation. These operating procedures are a How-To manual and Scope of Work for Belfor to fix what ails Thalia Mara Hall thoroughly. -
Containment:
1. If the findings of the analysis of the Thalia Mara Hall samples indicate concerning elements, immediate steps will be taken to prevent microbial growth spores from spreading to unaffected areas using containment barriers. This involves using plastic sheeting and negative air pressure machines to keep microbial growth spores contained within the affected area. -
Remediation
1. The goal of remediation is to ensure all microbial growth spores are eradicated, preventing regrowth through air filtration, material removal, cleaning, and disinfection. The affected materials are carefully removed and disposed of. -
Re-Inspection
1. A re-inspection ensures that the microbial growth has been completely removed and that the property is safe and clean.
2. If the re-inspection demonstrates that remediation proves that all growth has been eradicated, a report is issued allowing for re-occupancy. Only after this “bill of health” is issued, will Broadway in Jackson shows go on.
3. If the re-inspection finds the continued presence of microbial growth or spores, the entire remediation process occurs again, until the growth, spores, mold, etc are eradicated. No events will occur at Thalia Mara Hall until re-inspection confirms full eradication. -
Restoration
1. Once the microbial growth has been removed, and verified via re-inspection, that all traces are gone whereas the area is dry, restoration work to restore the areas to their pre-damaged condition.
Our experience in venue management and operations verifies that this Five-Point Plan complies with best practices for ensuring that any hazardous substances are found, and permanently eliminated from Thalia Mara Hall.
We stand with you, our most loyal supporters, friends, and guests. Thalia Mara Hall, this critical civic institution, must be maintained at the highest standards in order to keep the best in live entertainment coming to Jackson, MS, and audiences coming in to enjoy it.
Your commitment and investment in Broadway in Jackson is critical to our ability to bring the Best of Touring Broadway direct from New York to Mississippi. We will never put you and your families at risk by asking you to attend an event in a venue that is not safe and healthy.
Your Season Ticket purchase is guaranteed safe with Broadway in Jackson. If Thalia Mara Hall is deemed unsafe or a Broadway in Jackson or Jackson Live show is cancelled, you will receive a full refund for the shows affected.
We will stay vigilant in our investigation of the condition of Thalia Mara Hall and the work being done by the hired contractors who are entrusted with its restoration. We commit that our events will only proceed when the venue is safe and healthy.
Sincerely,
Adam Epstein
CEO
Innovation Arts & Entertainment &
Broadway in Jackson
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Amazing how Chokwe always needs help getting himself bailed out of the messes he’s made.
Sure are working overtime to avoid admitting that TMH has mold.
Can they repair the roads coming into Jackson also?
Another asset in de facto receivership.
If it looks like black mold, smells like black mold, feels like black mold, then it is black mold.
Chowke only allows himself to fix one Jackson problem per decade. Starting in 2030 he will address traffic lights.
All this simply because COJ wouldn’t maintain the TMH HVAC system. And the water crisis simply because COJ wouldn’t maintain the O.B. Curtis pumps. At what point will Antar finally realize the importance of infrastructure maintenance?
This enrages me. How could that clown mayor and his lazy, incompetent, city enployees allow this to happen? Why do we permit this nonsense? Whonis responsible for our city resembling Port Au Prince, Haiti more than an American state capital?
"Mold" is possibly a term in legal or insurance documents that COJ is avoiding because it could imply liability, albeit accurately. A court appointed, third party private expert should inspect and describe it. The Mayor's mismanagement of City assets and obligations is epic.
The service providers should get money up front😂
Darn it, Kingfish. Cwockway let the Eudora Wealthy Library close & knocked down due to a black mold infection of the books. Now the Thalia Mara Hall is going to be knock down for the same problem.
Does Chowkway have his head up his tail for not known the humidity level is sky high in Mississippi during the summer?
Maybe the Eastover crowd will suddenly remember that protesting and funding opposition candidates is a thing once their shows start getting canceled.
"It is our understanding that a report has been completed of the laboratory examination of the samples."
But we don't get to see the results, right?
WTH do they mean if an element is found?? It’s there buddy! We have seen the pics and it’s clearly there. Why all the BS? Say it has mold and we are fixing it. Clown show.
August 19, 2024 at 1:49 PM "Maybe the Eastover crowd will suddenly remember that protesting and funding opposition candidates is a thing once their shows start getting canceled."
WHUT? WTH are you even talking about?
How much extra is this going to cost the City now because those idiots won't maintain the assets/infrastructure they have?
Was MDEQ called to inspect ? They did this at the old King Edward before it was redone? It has so much bird droppings MDEQ had to wear hazmat suits!
Glad an independent, licensed Certified Industrial Hygienist is investigation, testing. IH folks pull no punches. Belfor is a huge restoration company. These steps are great for fixing this problem.
Why we have the problem is stupidity. We are in the south. Its incredibly hot and humid. Keep the AC/ventilation running and if it breaks, fix it. Would have cost a lot less to simply fix under these circumstances.
I’ve said this more than once. I believe Lamumbalot’s strategy is to neglect and ride all aspects of City services, functions, and things that matter into the ground. All the while denigrating the State powers that be, claiming racism and conspiracy theories of nonsupport for the Capital city until the Fed’s bail him out. Come re-election time, "look at all I have accomplished without raising taxes."
Dammit! Now I know where that stain come from in the seat of my opry-goin’ britches.
Can't keep anything resembling nice in Jackson.
The Clarion Ledger reported over the weekend:
"I think these are preventable problems," Epstein said. "There's no excuse for having these problems that need to be (handled) on a regular basis by the proper skilled staff."
https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2024/08/16/will-thalia-mara-hall-open-before-broadway-in-jackson-ms-begins/74675919007/
Perception of mold. Right?
I read through all the posts, patiently looking for it. Waiting to see it. Knowing it must be there. Somewhere. Wait...there it is right before my eyes at "August 19, 2024 at 7:52 PM".
CTEH is legit, but they ain't free. Since they are based in Arkansas, they may not have the local experience to understand why so many firms refuse to solicit work from the City. I guess we all have to check that the stove is hot or the "wet paint" sign is legit at least once in our lives.
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