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Washington National Opera’s Cafritz Young Artists Program Present Menotti’s Old Maid and the Thief, April 16 at 7 p.m.

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Audiences invited to attend with an accessible “pay what you can” donation (Washington, D.C.) –Washington National Opera’s Cafritz Young Artists Program will perform Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Old Maid and the Thief on Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at the WNO Studio in Washington, D.C. Audiences are invited to “pay what you can,” with a suggested donation starting at $15 to support the Cafritz Young ...
This performance of *The Old Maid and the Thief* exemplifies how arts institutions can balance artistic excellence with accessibility, a tension that often defines cultural programming. The "pay what you can" model democratizes access while the rapid-preparation format tests the resilience of emerging artists—a microcosm of the broader challenges facing the performing arts: how to sustain high standards while remaining inclusive. **Steelman:** The narrative presents a compelling case for the val...