Upheaval At Orlando Ballet: Top Two Execs Terminated After Less Than A Year, Live Music May Be Cut

“For years, the ballet has been dogged by cash-flow problems and a revolving door of leaders – six in the past six years. [Now-former interim executive director] Cundiff took up the top job in March.” Chief fundraiser Julie Gillespie, who started with the company in July, was also let go. The schedule of annual Nutcracker performances, expanded in September, has been reduced, and the board is considering canceling its contract with the Orlando Philharmonic.