"the head of Washington's performing arts center has warned its staff about impending cuts that will leave "skeletal teams."In a Tuesday memo obtained by the Associated Press, Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell told staff that "departments will obviously function on a much smaller scale with some units totally reduced or on hold until we begin preparations to reopen in 2028," promising "permanent or temporary adjustments for most everyone.""
"The Kennedy Center is slated to close in early July. Few details about what the renovations will look like have been released since President Donald Trump announced his plan at the beginning of February. Neither Trump nor Grenell have provided evidence to support claims about the building being in disrepair, and last October, Trump had pledged it would remain open during renovations."
Kennedy Center will close in early July for a two-year renovation, and departments will operate on much smaller scales with some units reduced or on hold. President Richard Grenell warned staff of impending cuts and said departments will be evaluated to determine skeletal teams that remain during closure and construction, with permanent or temporary adjustments for most employees. The White House says upgrades will create spectacular features. Neither President Trump nor Grenell has provided evidence the building is in disrepair, despite an earlier pledge to keep the center open during renovations. Nearly 2,500 employees were recorded during 2023, and performers have canceled appearances after leadership changes.
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