Barbara Feder Ostrov

Goodman Theatre facilities manager Frank Leyden, left, and production manager Scott Conn move boxes of disinfectant wipes to a central storage area Saturday, March 21, 2020, in Chicago. The theatre had in storage at least 120 containers of disinfectant wipes, 150 N95 grade respirator face masks, and 4,500 pairs of disposable latex gloves, for cleaning and sanitation use at the theater, which is currently closed because of COVID-19, or coronavirus. Conn said he realized these items could be used by first responders and medical staffs, so he sent notices to colleagues in the theater and performance communities to see if they also had supplies. He is awaiting their responses with the hope they can pool together their resources and then decide how to distribute them to groups and organizations who would benefit. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

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