The new policy comes on the heels of the Oscars incident in which Will Smith slapped Chis Rock on stage. 'The Hollywood Reporter' obtained a letter sent to potential ticket buyers for the upcoming show. An FAQ section of the letter reportedly stated protocols producers would implement in the event of encountering a violent "perpetrator". "The Tony Awards has a strict no violence policy. In the event of an incident, the perpetrator will be removed from the event immediately." Tony Awards statement, via letter obtained by 'The Hollywood Reporter'.