Subscriptions are Down After Skylight Opera Drama

Skylight Opera has been the subject of many news articles posted on artsjournal.com over the past few months.  It started in June when Eric Dillner, Managing Director cut the Artistic Director, Bill Theisen's position and other staff positions due to financial difficulties.  Playbill News reported a "public outcry after the June 14^th firing" which included performers resigning, protests and online grievances.   In July the Board asked Theisen back as Artistic Director and this most recent article says he has accepted a contract through 2011. Dillner has since resigned and interim managers continue to deal with a $475,000 deficit.  This challenge will be even harder to overcome due to slowing subscription sales, which has been attributed to the events of the summer.

 

 

http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/arts/64211152.html

 

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/131061-Skylight_Theatre_Invites_Axed_Artistic_Director_Back_Into_Fold_But_He_Says_No

--Leah