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The new director handled all security measures. It’s pretty much the same as the Volksoper: personalized cards, random ID checks, visitor orientation, the obligation to wear a mask when walking, and at the end you should hear the shouts of bravo or the boos (which release even more aerosols , so Roščić with a wink) dispense. “But we can’t control the audience!”
Instead of the 567 standing seats, there are 181 armchairs with the best view, at the occupancy price of a maximum of ten euros. Due to the dynamic occupancy of the hall, at worst only 950 of the nearly 1,900 seats can be sold per performance (if everyone buys a single ticket), at best two-thirds. Because up to four cards can be reserved next to each other.
Reluctant buying behavior
But nobody knows if the tickets will be sold out. Subscriptions were initially suspended for two months (but you can purchase performance tickets on discounted terms). Tourists, usually a third of the audience, are almost absent and, according to Petra Bohuslav, there is a reluctance to buy. Only new productions are in high demand.
This means that income will decrease significantly and expenses, among other things due to testing, will increase. In June, the extrapolation would have resulted in a negative balance sheet result of four million euros, despite the release of all reserves and an increase in the basic payment by five million euros. At the time, however, it was assumed that the Opera Ball (with 40 percent less revenue) could take place. In any case, the federal government promised a default liability of up to $ 6.4 million.
Fortunately, the sponsors had not been withdrawn and new ones were even added. And the interest in the newly founded circle of friends is enormous: it already has 450 members. The idea of giving up the remaining spaces to everyday heroes is not possible; however, several aid organizations are offered director tickets for 25 euros.
By the way, the regular donor was quickly transferred.
