We ain't got no government loans, no one sends us a check from home.

Stamford's Center for the Arts recently announced they will file Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. In their words:

We see this as an opportunity and an important step in building a revitalized SCA,” stated Michael L. Widland, Chairman of the SCA Board. “Shortfalls in anticipated program revenues along with reduced State support have resulted in a financial situation whereby SCA cannot continue under its current structure. With the time frames and opportunities provided under Chapter 11, we intend to move forward with a comprehensive reorganization to diversify our revenue streams and programming while rebuilding community and government support. Of course, The Rich Forum and The Palace Theatre will remain open and operating during development of this new business plan.”

Financial situation... diversifying revenue streams... current structures... SILENCE SQUARE! Your answer lies in the bowels of Hell! Summon forth the demons! Bring the ROCK!

The City That Works has no music venue for established acts. I can't imagine bringing more concerts won't be a draw. And I don't count every six months a band like the Indigo Girls playing as an embrace of this strategy.

In a town where people are complaining there is nothing to do, how does a theatre shit the bed? The Russian Ballet or a Violinist may need some government assistance to stay afloat but perhaps something for the unwashed masses could put the profit in this non-profit. Why not bring in more bands? I could see bands like Ben Folds and Wilco playing. Lewis Black was packed, why not make comedians a more regular occurrence?

I'm not saying we need to do away with "An Evening with Bob Woodward", just supplement it.

UPDATED:
Looks like they will have to move towards more national acts as a result of bankruptcy. From an unnamed source:

They are getting out of the production business and are going to focus only on renting out the two theaters. The self produced productions had been eating a lot of their $$$ and booking dates. By focusing on soley booking acts, they can afford to bring in more national tours and acts.

That said, their second highest creditor is an agency from Maryland that sets up tours. They also owe over $100K in past due electric bills, but in the bankruptcy proceedings that will get knocked down a bit. Once the creditors/court realize that they are much more profitable with acts like lewis black, etc. the court will force them to book as many of those as it can.