"Opera Philadelphia Implements Staff Reductions, Budget Cuts, and CEO Resigns"
Opera Philadelphia is reducing its staff and cutting its budget by 20% due to a lack of expected audiences and philanthropy. The company will also discontinue its paid streaming platform and postpone one production. David Devan, the general director and president, will step down when his contract expires in 2024. The company is considering a potential merger or strategic partnership with another institution. Despite the challenges, Devan believes that Opera Philadelphia has developed a unique artistic voice and is tethered to the community.