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Friday, December 19, 2008

Arts How to Make Opera Sexy Again

Posted by Brendan Kiley on Fri, Dec 19, 2008 at 9:45 AM

Advertise its ties with thieves, pirates, and vandals:

Alberto W. Vilar, a major benefactor of American orchestras and operas, "was sent to jail on Thursday. Convicted of 12 counts related to securities fraud on Nov. 19, Mr. Vilar had been free on bail pending his sentencing March 20. But federal prosecutors argued that Mr. Vilar was a flight risk given the prospect of a lengthy prison term and what they called his penchant for lying and stealing."

I'm no lawyerologist—if the court can trace his fraud-bucks to specific opera houses and orchestras, will they have to give it back?

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i misread that as "how to make oprah sexy again"

that would be even harder.

Posted by taint on December 19, 2008 at 9:51 AM

Make this point #11 on your "How Theater Can Save Itself" list: "Finance your ventures with PIRACY!"

Also, skullduggery is a promising revenue stream. Development directors should look into that.

Posted by flamingbanjo on December 19, 2008 at 11:39 AM