The Houston Grand Opera has furloughed 25 employees as it combats the financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 crisis.

Per a report from the Houston Chronicle, not only is the company furloughing 25 of its 120 employees, but other staff members are taking a 15 to 20 percent pay cut. The furloughed workers’ last day is expected to be on Friday with the company expecting to rehire them after the next round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP); the PPP us a federal loans program aimed at helping businesses with under 500 employees. The company was left out of the first round of the PPP.

“We’re focusing on the longer-term impact,” said Managing director Perryn Leech in the report. “With a worldwide crisis, our patrons will be less able to support us. But we have to continue to make the case for why it’s important to have high-quality large-scale arts in the city.”

The company has reported an estimated loss of $2.5 to $3 million after the cancellation of its two final productions of the 2019-20 season; however the company’s total losses, when including philanthropy and attendance in future seasons, is expected to be as high as $15 million.