The history and dynamics of opera are discussed here with David Craig Starkey, General Director of the Indianapolis Opera and CEO of The Basile Opera Center.

Among many elements is the concept of performer athleticism and the cruicial role of tapping into the full resonance of a body. Adapting to modern audiences, of course, is discussed, as well as amplification which first appeared in theatre and opera in 1968 with the musical Hair.

Curtis McManus and Guenet Williams discuss Rophe Free Clinic located on 52d Street West of Michigan Road in Indianapolis.

John and Morton employ an exercise to learn the nature of improvisation under the guidance of Will Pfaffenberger, comedian, radio broadcaster (The Smiley Morning Show on 99.5; the Bob and Tom Show), entrepreneur (Red Curb Improv Comedy Club in Avon), and former administrator of a soccer league. This is fun.

Manufacturers Representative Larry Wallman asks why Indiana has not attracted electronics businesses, having lost more than 120,000 jobs since the days of Western Electric, RCA, Regency, Mallory, and more. One answer: "we have told them we do not want them."

Jeffrey McDermott leads what well may be the Indiana performance venue with the highest number of diverse shows every year.

Here we learn how it is done, all from a man whose "previous life" was practicing law.

While considering the nature of an "educated person," we talk with Sheila Kennedy about the voucher system, its limitation to urban areas, and how it potentially reduces quality education.

Sheila is an educator with extensive experience in government, political science, civil rights, and education.

Adam Goldstein, Director of Engineering of STAG USA, who founded and developed a 12-bay repair facility on Indianapolis' northeast side, talks about his present business: refitting fleets with propane and natural gas.

Adam says that innovation in autombile technology and style takes place in the aftermarket, and success of anything new is affirmed when included in the assembly line. This means that a service provider and repair business must provide today while always looking ahead to tomorrow.

Jordan Flores Schwartz, co-founder and Producing Director, describes the unique position, both culturally and geographically, of The Fonseca Theatre in downtown Indianapolis. One unique position is that it is led by and serves Black Indigenous People of Color.

Having traded futures contracts and other instruments since the 1970s, Gary Housman talks about portfolio insurance, hedging, crypto currencies, and the many factors affecting relative values including the recent rise of the dollar with respect to the euro.

Note: this session includes professional terms and language.

Michael Leppert's eclectic career includes opinion columnist, author, corrections department officer, utility regulator, and lobbyist to The Indiana General Assembly.

Lessons? Many. Here is one. Understand time to get things done. It will be months, and years.

(Look for Michael in The State House File.Com)