Very scary: Skylight Opera Theatre Eliminates Artistic Director Position

[CapnHook]

Posted: 6/18/09 at 8:28pm

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/130377-In_Hard_Times_Milwaukee%27s_Skylight_Fires_Artistic_Director

[SporkGoddess]

Posted: 6/18/09 at 8:52pm

Too bad, I loved his production of The Mikado.

I imagine it's hard to compete with Florentine Opera, as well.

This state's in a lot of trouble financially. We're only $10 less in debt per person than California, or so I was told.

Updated On: 6/18/09 at 08:52 PM

[RippedMan]

Posted: 6/18/09 at 9:28pm

We need a NATIONAL THEATER!!!!

[tonebobb]

Posted: 6/23/09 at 9:08pm

for those who might be interested, the Skylight situation has many twists and turns, and there currently is a major push from artists, directors, technicians, donors, and more to have this situation reversed.

• the local music/dance critic wrote a scathing column on monday saying the current managing director needs to resign or be fired, and the fired artistic director needs to be reinstated.

• three long-standing members of the theatre's board of directors have resigned in protest.

• there are protests being held, and social media, including facebook, youtube and twitter, is playing a huge role in it all.

follow the drama here:

http://www.tuesdaysblog.com/search?q=skylight

or click here:


DRAMA at THE SKYLIGHT Updated On: 6/23/09 at 09:08 PM

[CapnHook]

Posted: 6/23/09 at 9:52pm

I'd hope so!!