{"id":274,"date":"2026-04-15T10:08:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comment.org\/understory\/?page_id=274"},"modified":"2026-04-17T15:42:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:42:35","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/comment.org\/understory\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;hero-section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0) 1%|#000000 98%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_image=&#8221;http:\/\/comment.org\/understory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mushroom_final.png&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; background_image_tablet=&#8221;http:\/\/comment.org\/understory\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mushroom_final-mobile-scaled.png&#8221; background_enable_image_tablet=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_tablet=&#8221;off&#8221; background_size_tablet=&#8221;custom&#8221; background_image_width_tablet=&#8221;120%&#8221; background_image_height_tablet=&#8221;auto&#8221; background_position_tablet=&#8221;top_center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; max_width=&#8221;992px&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;5vh||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|30px||30px|false|true&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;%91breadcrumbs%93&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;800px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<nav class=\"understory-breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/comment.org\/understory\/\" class=\"breadcrumb-link\">Home<\/a><span class=\"breadcrumb-sep\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&gt;<\/span><span class=\"breadcrumb-current\">FAQ<\/span><\/nav>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;schedule-title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#999999&#8243; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; max_width=&#8221;736px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;20px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;General Information&#8221; module_class=&#8221;body-medium&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; max_width=&#8221;736px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #b36735;\">General Information<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;body-medium&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; max_width=&#8221;736px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b style=\"font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: -0.16px;\">What is the Understory festival?<\/b><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The Understory festival is a three-day festival presented by <span class=\"s2\"><i>Comment <\/i>magazine<\/span>. The program includes keynote conversations, panels, workshops, artistic presentations, and shared meals. It is <i>Comment<\/i>\u2019s inaugural national gathering, and hopefully not the last!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>When and where is the festival? <\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The festival will take place <b>May 28\u201330, 2026<\/b>, at the <span class=\"s2\">Washington National Cathedral <\/span>in Washington, DC. The Washington National Cathedral\u2019s address is 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20016.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Where can I find the full schedule? <\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Registered attendees will receive schedule updates by email as the event approaches. The most up-to-date schedule can be found <span class=\"s2\">here<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><b>Who is invited to attend? <\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Early registration was extended to <i>Comment <\/i>partners, and public registration is now open to anyone. It does not require affiliation with a specific institution. The festival is designed for writers, clergy, nonprofit and business leaders, community weavers, scholars, artists, students, and general readers interested in faith and public life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Registration &#038; Tickets&#8221; module_class=&#8221;body-medium&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; max_width=&#8221;736px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||15px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #b36735;\">Registration &amp; Tickets<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\">[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;body-medium&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; max_width=&#8221;736px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>What does my ticket include?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All tickets include access to the full three-day program. Certain passes may include additional receptions or benefits. Please refer to your confirmation email for details specific to your registration pass.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are single-day passes available?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Currently, only full-festival registrations are available. Festival attendees are encouraged to participate in the full schedule of events, from Thursday evening to Saturday early afternoon, as the program arc is designed intentionally for engagement across the full festival timeframe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the difference between the Understory festival and the Understory Uprising?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Understory Uprising event is part of the Cathedral\u2019s 2026 <u>A Better Way<\/u> series. Curated by <em>Comment<\/em>, this public concert will occur on Friday night, May 29, and is open to the public. Festival attendees are automatically ticketed for this high point of the festival experience; however, the opposite is not true. Those who purchase the stand-alone Friday-night public event ticket are <em>not <\/em>ticketed for the full festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will the festival be livestreamed and\/or recorded to allow for watching at a later date?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Understory festival will not be livestreamed, but it will be recorded and released by <em>Comment <\/em>in the days and weeks following the event. To learn more about releases and stay updated, sign up for Comment\u2019s newsletter <a href=\"https:\/\/comment.org\/weekly\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are there early-bird rates?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The early-bird window closed on March 23, 2026, and is no longer available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I bring a guest?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Each attendee must be registered individually. Add-on guest passes are not available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I haven\u2019t received a confirmation email. What should I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please check your spam or promotions folders. If you still do not see a confirmation email, please contact the festival team for assistance. The support email address is <a href=\"mailto:commentfestival@linderglobal.com\"><u>commentfestival@linderglobal.com<\/u><\/a>\u2014please make sure to include \u201cthe Understory festival\u201d in the subject line.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Changes, Cancellations, and Substitutions&#8221; module_class=&#8221;body-medium&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; max_width=&#8221;736px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||15px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #b36735;\">Changes, Cancellations, and Substitutions<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\">[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;body-medium&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; max_width=&#8221;736px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the cancellation policy?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cancellations submitted <strong>on or before April 3, 2026<\/strong>: Full refund<\/li>\n<li>Cancellations submitted <strong>April 4 through April 16, 2026<\/strong>: 50 percent refund<\/li>\n<li>Cancellations submitted <strong>after April 17, 2026<\/strong>: No refund<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email (<a href=\"mailto:commentfestival@linderglobal.com\"><u>commentfestival@linderglobal.com<\/u><\/a>) with \u201cthe Understory festival\u201d included in the subject line.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I transfer my registration to someone else?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, you may transfer your registration to another person. Written notification must be submitted via email (<a href=\"mailto:commentfestival@linderglobal.com\"><u>commentfestival@linderglobal.com<\/u><\/a> with \u201cthe Understory festival\u201d included in the subject line) to the festival team. The deadline to transfer registration is Tuesday, May 19.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Travel and Accommodations&#8221; module_class=&#8221;body-medium&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; max_width=&#8221;736px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||15px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #b36735;\">Travel and Accommodations<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\">[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;body-medium&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; max_width=&#8221;736px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are travel and lodging included in my registration?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Travel and hotel accommodation are not included in festival registration.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a host hotel?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recommended hotel options and booking information are available on the festival <a href=\"https:\/\/comment.org\/understory\/hotels\/\"><u>website<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the closest airport to the venue?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The closest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), approximately 20 to 25 minutes from the Washington National Cathedral by car (depending on traffic). Other airports include Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore\/Washington International (BWI).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is parking available?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On-site parking is available in the Washington National Cathedral\u2019s parking garage (3101 Wisconsin Ave NW). The parking garage rates are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weekday (Monday through Friday)\n<ul>\n<li>First Hour: $6.00<\/li>\n<li>Second Hour: $11.00<\/li>\n<li>Third Hour: $15.00<\/li>\n<li>Daily Maximum: $22.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Weekend (Saturday)\n<ul>\n<li>Daily Rate: $9.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note that the parking garage does have a capacity limit and the garage is known to reach near capacity during the weekday due to neighboring businesses and establishments. We strongly encourage carpooling or using rideshare when possible or as alternative options.<\/p>\n<p>If using rideshare, when selecting the National Cathedral, the rideshare apps should automatically set the drop-off point to \u201cNorth Circle.\u201d This location is in front of the Garth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is the venue accessible?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Washington National Cathedral is accessible. If you require specific accommodations (mobility, seating, hearing assistance, etc.), please contact the event team via email <a href=\"mailto:(commentfestival@linderglobal.com\">(commentfestival@linderglobal.com)<\/a> in advance so we can assist you. Please note that if requests are received after April 30 (less than a month from the event), every effort will be made to provide the accommodation(s) but can\u2019t be guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will there be a security screening at the venue?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There will be a mandatory security screening for the Friday-evening public program. All guests are expected to complete the standard security process upon entry to the Cathedral.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The following items are prohibited at the Washington National Cathedral: weapons (including mace\/pepper spray) and hazardous materials. Food and drink are generally restricted, except for water and spillproof and shatterproof containers or bottles. Pets are not allowed; only service animals are permitted.<\/p>\n<p>The Washington National Cathedral\u2019s bag policy permits handbags, purses, and backpacks not exceeding 11\u201d x 17\u201d x 6\u201d in size. Diaper bags, medical supply bags, camera equipment (with advance approval), and items carried by clergy, staff, and vendors as part of their duties are permitted and subject to inspection.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;On-site Experience&#8221; module_class=&#8221;body-medium&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; max_width=&#8221;736px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||15px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #b36735;\">On-site Experience<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\">[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;body-medium&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; max_width=&#8221;736px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>What should I wear?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Business casual attire is appropriate. Comfortable shoes are recommended, as the Cathedral campus requires walking between spaces and also has grassy and other outdoor areas that attendees may wish to explore. As late May in Washington, DC, can be warm, and temperatures inside large event spaces can vary, we encourage dressing in layers to adjust throughout the day. To make the event as comfortable as possible for guests with sensitivity to strong scents, we encourage attendees to avoid using scented perfumes and lotions during the festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will food be provided?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes. Your festival registration includes the following meals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opening reception (Thursday evening; cocktails and heavy hors d&#8217;oeuvres provided)<\/li>\n<li>Lunch (Friday)<\/li>\n<li>Optional dinner at local-area restaurants (Friday; as capacity here is limited, pre-registration is required through the event app)<\/li>\n<li>Closing brunch (Saturday)<\/li>\n<li>Scheduled coffee and snack breaks (Friday and Saturday)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Do I need to select sessions in advance?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, advance session selection is required due to space limitations for some workshop rooms. Once the agenda and session selection is available, all registered attendees will be notified via email and will be directed to select sessions in the event app.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there a code of conduct?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Understory is committed to providing an uncommonly hospitable, respectful, and safe environment for all participants. Attendees are expected to engage thoughtfully and courteously with speakers and fellow guests. The event staff reserve the right to revoke the registration, without refund, of attendees who do not maintain respectful conduct during the festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will weather affect the festival?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All core programming takes place indoors at the Washington National Cathedral, so we do not anticipate weather-related concerns. If weather-related adjustments are required, registered attendees will be notified in advance.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will Wi-Fi be available?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Washington National Cathedral does offer visitors complimentary Wi-Fi, although it is not available throughout the entire campus and the strength\/speed varies. We encourage guests to plan accordingly if they will need reliable internet access at some point during the event.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Press and Media&#8221; module_class=&#8221;body-medium&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; max_width=&#8221;736px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;40px||15px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p2\"><span style=\"color: #b36735;\">Press and Media<\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p2\">\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=&#8221;body-medium&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; max_width=&#8221;736px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>I am a member of the press. 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