ABT Executive Director

[Bill]

Interesting piece on Rachel Moore --

http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/01/04/features/moore.php

[Mme. Hermine]

This looks like a reprint of the NY Times feature from a few days ago.

[bart]

QUOTE (from International Herald Trib article linked by Bill):

"Since Moore took over, Ballet Theater's endowment has risen to $15 million from $8 million; its City Center season this fall showed box office gains of 30 percent over the previous year; and for the first time in six years, an operating deficit has disappeared and a modest surplus is projected when audit results are released this month."

Now THAT'S an achievement! Congratulations!

I also admire the connection she makes between branding and financial success. QUOTE:

"We think of ourselves as a national company," she said, "and that's how American Ballet Theater can differentiate itself from every other ballet company, and find new forms of funding and new audiences."