San Diego Opera head says all want to save company

Don, no, sorry - to clarify - it's a response from one board member to the full board based off the memo you have posted above - you have good information so ask your contact on the board to share it with you. I had it read to me. It asserts Fabiani leaked documents to the media before the board saw them and Fabiani was not brought on by the board. They were not consulted. He was brought on by the "operations committee" Also, did you see this: http://media.10news.com/photo/2014/04/11/An_Open_…
— April 12, 2014 4:43 p.m.

San Diego Opera head says all want to save company

I've heard that Fabiani however was not brought on by the board - only by Ian, Karen, Ann and perhaps Faye WIlson. The board was never consulted. And Fabiani has leaked key financial data to the media before the board has seen it. Don, you clearly have a contact or two on the board - ask them about the email sent on April 11 in the morning called: Re: AN UPDATE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF THE SAN DIEGO OPERA
— April 12, 2014 2:53 p.m.

San Diego Opera head says all want to save company

Also, technically, Karen Cohn prevented anyone from speaking, not Ian.
— April 12, 2014 2:25 p.m.

San Diego Opera head says all want to save company

Been on the KPBS site since Monday. And Ian contradicts himself every time he speaks. But share it with your source. The community deserves transparency and discussion.
— April 12, 2014 8:53 a.m.

San Diego Opera head says all want to save company

Unknown, as one appears to be at the board level and the other appears to be at the administrative level. My sources tell me the staff have ignored the core committee memo as it is unenforceable as it violates free speech but they often envoke it for mundane things such as blue or black pens when ordering office supplies or selecting a snack from the vending machine. Which, if true, is actually kind of funny.
— April 11, 2014 10:37 p.m.

San Diego Opera head says all want to save company

Don, that's misspeak again - Nic was allowed to give his lecture "prior to a performance" but only Ian was allowed to speak before the curtain. Proof via memo: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2014/a… He's worse than a mealymouthed politician.
— April 11, 2014 10:31 p.m.

San Diego Opera head says all want to save company

Honeybadger - 5, not 9. Ian, Ann, Karen, the CFO and the Executive Director.
— April 11, 2014 4:54 p.m.

San Diego Opera head says all want to save company

Don, word on the street is the opera has a new PR crisis unit working for them with Mark Fabiani "the master of disaster" at the helm - he had two big suggestions. 1.) The Campbell's and Cohn look like they are actively trying to shut down the opera. Stop that. 2.) be transparent. The statement is their attempt at #1. The Digital Library you mention is their attempt at #2. Thing about transparency is it's not transparent if you only share what you want other people to see. And we're not dumb, we can read letters and see that yes, the Campbell's won't get paid when the opera closes, but they'll get in line with all other creditors in the end and get paid. That's why they killed the opera house early - needed to make sure there was enough money around to guarantee they'd get what they deserve. And they spent 30 years working there - you know what, they should get paid!!! Killing opera in our city to do it... well, that's where they made a grievous mistake.
— April 10, 2014 9:02 p.m.

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Anon - these appeared to be handed out in front of the theatre but they were on every counter throughout the theatre so clearly employee driven - or very motivated volunteers. Here's a better version of the speech (audio only): https://soundcloud.com/libby-weber-san-diego-ca/o… Don - it seems nobody wants to take anyone's money until they know it is protected and will go into a "new" San Diego Opera with a revised business plan. And let's be honest everyone - Ian and Ann will get their money. All of it, some of it, they'll get paid. The question is do they do it now with "dignity and grace" or wait until they've completely razed an opera company?
— April 6, 2014 9:07 p.m.

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Don, Handed out at tonight's DON QUIXOTE (where Ian made a curtain speech and was heckled and boo'd)... Thank You for Fighting for San Diego Opera Thank you so much for your support. As we navigate these waters together, below find answers to your frequently asked questions. CAN SAN DIEGO OPERA BE SAVED? Yes, San Diego Opera can be saved but it will take time, vision and commitment from everyone involved. All aspects are being looked at and we hope to have a plan in place very soon for the 2015 season and beyond. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? It will probably be far less than the $10 million number you’ve heard in the press, as we are looking at every cost-saving option available while presenting great opera. Once a workable business plan is in place that better represents the local community, we will let you know. ARE YOU MAKING CHANGES? Change is essential to keep San Diego Opera strong. We must find a way to present grand opera but also to explore programming that appeals to a broad range in the community, present performances and concerts in different venues, and garner interest with historically non-opera attendees. Our goal is to create a viable plan going forward with the means to pay for it, and we need people like you standing by to make it a reality. HOW CAN YOU HELP? FINANCIAL: We are in process of setting up a new account that will protect your money, so you can be the solution to San Diego Opera’s future. You truly are part of that solution and we promise that when you give, if we cannot succeed in meeting our financial goal to launch a 2015 season, you will get your donated money back. We hope to have this account set up soon and will contact you when it is complete, providing all relevant information. IDEAS: Please let us know what you’d like to see in San Diego Opera’s future! Click here to share your ideas with us. As we craft our future together, it is critical to know what is important to you, what you think and how we can better serve the community. FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://savesandiegoopera.org/
— April 5, 2014 11:25 p.m.