DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The City of Dothan places security firstly for any occasion on the opera home and civic middle, however now they’re cracking down more durable than common within the wake of Kevin Hart coming to carry out two comedy reveals in just a bit lower than two weeks.

“We’ve had other big names come through before and why are we just now doing it for it to be Kevin Hart but I guess I understand you know he probably has a lot bigger fan base,” Jennifer Cantu stated.

Cantu who has been to some reveals on the Dothan Opera House up to now is referring to among the newly applied guidelines for giant occasions on the downtown venues.

Despite the plain guidelines like no smoking or vaping and weapons of any form being prohibited, the brand new largest change getting consideration is the bag coverage. All baggage it doesn’t matter what they’re used for should be clear and 12 by 12 in dimension.

For the Kevin Hart present, two safety officers will probably be on the doorways checking baggage.

“I understand the clear bag policy I have been to some events where it has worked just fine,” Cantu stated.

“Another reason for the clear bag policy is to move the line along especially when you have 3,300 people coming to one show,” stated Clay Dempsey, Dothan’s Acting Performing Director.

The different new guidelines will not be leaving the world after your ticket has been scanned and solely tickets bought from the ticket dealer ETix will probably be accepted.

“If you bring us a ticket that is not ETix, we suggest you contact your bank and get a refund, but we can’t let you in the venue especially something like Kevin Hart that’s sold out,” Dempsey stated.

Also for simply the Kevin Hart present, telephones or recording gadgets will not be allowed within the enviornment.

“If you sneak one past the yonder space, and you are caught recording, you will be asked to leave no second chance,” He stated.

Dempsey stated these guidelines might look like lots nevertheless it’s the usual at any big-name occasion and likewise guidelines that ought to have been in place prior to now.

He stated the brand new coverage is a proactive strategy.

“You can’t ever be too prepared you see stuff pop up all the time in areas and people say it’s not my town well it can be any town,” He stated.

Dempsey stated these new guidelines will not be simply due to the Kevin Hart present, however it’ll set the precedent for future reveals.

They wish to preserve hassle away to be able to preserve attracting big-name leisure.