Opera Philadelphia’s organizational change The key points discussed in Opera Philadelphia’s organizational change was to improve on single ticket buyers and increase traffic in household (HH) subscriber base to eliminate the presence of a going concern. As a marketing philosophy by the grand opera in 2014, innovation and adoption of technologies were vital to remain relevant in a changing industry since works from 17th dominated opera through the 21st century. A second key point is the hiring of Karina Kacala, who joined Opera Philadelphia in 2014 to guide the firm in market segmentation targeting young professionals and middle-income segments while utilizing single ticket promotions as the marketing strategy. Adoption of technology and modern performances was critical to change market tastes and preferences from the reliance on 17th through 21st-century performances. As such, a change in culture would attract the contemporary market segment of young professionals between the ages of 21 – 45 years. A high concentration of performing arts and grand opera facilities was a key challenge, hence reducing consumer traffic. For instance, the Baltimore concert opera was within…
Get to Know about the Best Antique Rugs Are you stranded on which is the best antique rug for purchase? Worry no more as this article will expertly guide you on the best deals concerning the very reputable and trustworthy antique rugs. Introduction. Through this article, you will be able to understand the varieties of antique rugs comprehensively—for instance, Persian rugs, oriental rugs, Modern rugs, Turkish, and the Egyptian rug. You will further be guided on the trustworthy online stores you can buy these rugs and the features and characteristic you need to consider as a buyer before making your purchase. Cleanliness is next to Godliness; therefore, after buying your antique rug, maintenance is essential. Consequently, you need to maintain the highest level of cleanliness; hence you will be guided appropriately on critical measures to preserve the purity of the rugs. You will also know on the cost and what makes it vary. As you know, rugs have different prices because of variance in quality, size, and material, to name a few. Types of Antique Rugs Here are examples of…
fact about water and, by extension, about nature Loren discusses a very significant yet easily ignored fact about water and, by extension, about nature. In most cases, one would think of nature in terms of science and the discoveries of scientists. However, there is a unique factor about life that brings a particular debate that goes beyond science. This factor or element is what Loren sees as tremendous and unique magic about life and mainly water. Analysis Mostly, in the essay, Loren recounts his experience while in one of his many adventures. Significantly, what he refers to as magic is the unique ability by water to change the state of things. For instance, he finds a fish that is stuck in an ice glacier. First of all, there is little oxygen in the ice as he says which a scientific fact is. So when he removes the fish from the ice, he expects to eat it later. However, on putting it in the water, the ice melts from the fish’s body. Then he notices that the fish is alive. Significantly,…
Music Tour Preparation Any music tour needs proper preparation before embarking on the journey. A music tour is when an artist or a band decides to do live performances in different cities or towns via a planned route. If you fail to do proper preparation for the tour, there are high chances the tour might not be successful as imagined. When a band messes up on a music tour, there is a surety of losing fans and making losses during the trip. To prepare for a music concert, below are some steps that will make your tour successful. Route and Venue Schedule Are you conversant with the route? Of course, it may seem like an obvious thing, but being conversant with the routes or finding a driver who knows the route ideally is very important. When you prepare for a music tour, ensure the areas you are visiting do not have another significant concert. This will help you and your band maximize profit and experience a large number of people than when there is another function in the same area…
Intercultural theatre Intercultural theatre, also referred to as a cross-cultural theatre, is a way of mixing different cultures and subcultures that primarily match. Naomi Iizuka’s “36 Views” is an example of a correctly done intercultural theatre. Based on a story of an art dealer whose antiquities are of Asian origin, the story blends the Western dramatic forms to bring up a beautiful story. The film borrows its name from the artist’s study of Mt. Fuji and the metaphoric nature of the story of having 36 scenes. Kabuki theatre is famous for its style in drama and the Kumadori that is used by actors and performers in this theatre. On the other hand, in the western theatre, different forms are used to describe films. Iizuka’s combination of the Japanese Kabuki and the theatre of the west forms brings a new taste into the play. This paper discusses how well Iizuka creates an intercultural theatre using these two distinct theatres and also analyzes the effects of using this style in art. In the western theatre, this play is considered to be of…
Film analysis Pick one film—and it has to be a film, not a television series or web series; it can be any film, as long as it is not listed on the syllabus, but it should be something you would identify as one of your favorite films (or at least one you liked a lot)—and write a two- to three- page (no fewer than two full pages, no longer than three full pages) personal essay explaining why you have chosen it. First, write at least two paragraphs about why you selected this film: what it’s about, what you like about it, why you decided to write about it. Then, select one scene and write about it in detail: Identify all of the primary characters (those who have significant dialogue or perform significant actions); the visual scheme (are the colors bright or subdued? are the characters dressed stylishly or realistically? if the film is a period piece, how can you tell this from the set design and costumes?); the cinematography (is the scene brightly and evenly lit or does it have…
HOW TO SAY NOTHING IN FIVE HUNDRED WORDS Paul McHenry Roberts (1917-1967) taught college English for over twenty years, first at San Jose State College and later at Cornell University. He wrote numerous books on linguistics, including Understanding Grammar (1954), Patterns of English (1956), and Understanding English (1958). Freshman composition, like everything else, has its share of fashions. In the 1950s, when this article was written, the most popular argument raging among student essayists was the proposed abolition of college football. With the greater social consciousness of the early ’60s, the topic of the day became the morality of capital punishment. Topics may change, but the core principles of good writing remain constant, and this essay has become something of a minor classic in explaining them. Be concrete, says Roberts; get to the point; express your opinions colorfully. Refreshingly, he even practices what he preaches. His essay is humorous, direct, and almost salty in summarizing the working habits that all good prose writers must cultivate. — Editors’ note from JoRay McCuen & Anthony C. Winkler’s Readings for Writers , 3rd…
– Renaissance to Neoclassicism (2019-20) FINAL ASSESSMENT Students will submit a 2500 word illustrated essay on one of the London buildings listed below in chronological order. As part of the analysis, you are required to investigate: Stylistic models and precedents in Continental Europe where appropriate Possible relations to theory and treatises Structural and constructional aspects Key details as bearings on the aesthetics of the building Remember, sketches MUST BE included in the essay. As per the assessment criteria highlighted in the brief, a good essay will:[unique_solution] Show familiarity with the architectural culture of the period covered by the course, and demonstrate awareness and knowledge of its overall historical, social, and technical context. Demonstrate your ability to make connections across different historical periods within different geographical areas, good knowledge of key buildings, and evidence of your wider reading. Be well structured and attractively produced, presenting facts and developing an argument in a sophisticated manner, consistent with the conventions of academic writing (see referencing section in the brief). A…
Negative Effects of Mental Illness Stigma Many people in our society struggle with the problem of mental illness. Mental illness disease makes mentally ill people struggle with the disabilities and symptoms caused by the disease. Mentally ill people are challenged by prejudice that is as a result of misconceptions that are associated with mental illness. Prejudice that results from misconceptions of mental illness denies mentally ill people an opportunity to have good jobs and better housing facilities. Mentally ill people can be successful in some other fields when given a chance. Stigmatization of mentally ill people affects the community member and the mentally ill people. The general population should have knowledge on how to interact with mentally ill people to avoid the adverse effects of stigmatization. Stigmatization on mentally ill people stems from different stakeholders of the community. Most members of the public including the professionals have a negative attitude towards the mentally ill members of society. Some community members believe that mental illness is caused by the abuse of drugs, and therefore, mentally ill people are responsible for their…
The World of Anna Sui Exhibition at Museum of Arts and Design, New York This is a fashion designer Anna Sui′s exhibition′s critical review. Please use the exhibition page on mad museum website, vanityfair, nytimes, hollywoodreporter for detailed information of the exhibition. Also please create a citation for the actual exhibition as if the writer visited the exhibition, if an exhibition should be cited in this kind of review essay. What I want to address in this paper: -short info about Anna Sui and about the atmosphere of the exhibition (available on the MAD museum website, exhibition page, link is below) -subculture in fashion (hippies, punk, grunge, rock′n roll people, etc), how they dress and Anna Sui′s approach to subculture in her exhibition (this subculture part is the most important!) -[unique_solution]Anna Sui′s use of music in her exhibition ( she loves the music and the music (rock′n roll, etc) was always part of her career – Anna Sui was a very popular fashion designer in the 90s but her 90s design aesthetic is no longer followed by the millennials and/or…