One of the Lyric's major concerns is the attendance Sally's performances would generate. The Lyric is said to average around an 85% house over the course of the year, but many performances are sold out. On the other hand, a bad house can be financially devastating for the annual budget. While her voice remains strong, she has had a few mediocre days, which wasn't true four years ago. That is one reason why you think Sally has been offered fewer roles recently. If Sally's performances generated a 50% or 60% house, this would almost surely be her last leading role. In fact, anything under 80% would probably finish her career. Sally is confident, however, that a 50% or 60% house would be extremely unlikely to occur as a result of her contribution. Prepare for your meeting with Lyric Opera's Business Manager