It’s been a busy summer so far here in Dayton, as well as a hot one! As of July 1, the Dayton Ballet, Dayton Opera, and Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra are now one organization – the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, the first merged ballet company, opera company, and symphony orchestra in the United States. When Drew contacted me about writing a guest column a few weeks ago, I thought I would use this opportunity to provide an inside look at how our merger came about.
Month: August 2012
Good Guilt Charlie Brown!
Joe Patti posted a fascinating piece over at Butts in the Seats which examines why a sense of guilt may be a strong indicator of leadership potential. Not only is it sincerely thought provoking but Patti asks some tough questions regarding how arts managers are drawn to the field. And be sure to stop by tomorrow when guest author and President of the brand new Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, Paul Helfrich, …