Going to the opera is the ultimate stereotypical thing that male tv characters do to make the women in their lives happy. You almost get the sense that nobody wants to go to the opera–they just want to influence other people’s opinions of them by going. While I’m sure there’s some of that, I’ll bet that most people who go to the opera truly love it. I’ve never been, but I’d like to go at least once. When I do, maybe I’ll go to The Metropolitan Opera in New York, NY. It’s the largest classical music organization in North America, and it’s been around for just over 128 years. The Met’s goal is to be “a vibrant home for the most creative and talented artists, including singers, conductors, composers, orchestra musicians, stage directors, designers, visual artists, choreographers, and dancers from around the world.”

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The Met essentially operates on the same level as a professional sports team. Their annual budget is north of $300 million, and they sell between half a million and three quarters of a million tickets every year. They even have online HD streaming of performances. You can learn about how The Met became what it is here, and you can learn more about the organization’s operations by reading their most recent annual report. If that gets you excited, check out The Met’s Jobs page. Right now they’re looking for an Executive Assistant and an Administrative Assistant – House Management.

Links to Help You Begin Your Research

• MetOperaFamily.org
• Jobs at The Metropolitan Opera
• About The Metropolitan Opera
• Opera News
• The Metropolitan Opera’s Annual Report

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