The Industry is an independent, artist-driven company creating experimental productions that expand the definition of opera. The Industry’s interdisciplinary collaborations with musical and dance organizations and LA arts institutions result in productions which explore the intersection of visual artistry and musical ingenuity and have established it as an innovative force in American art and opera.

This grant supports the world premiere opera Sweet Land, at the LA State Historic Park in Chinatown, which will explore the myths of American identity by re-imagining narratives surrounding our founding and westward expansion to make visible the violence and erasure of history. Sweet Land audience groups will be moved along two tunnel paths to experience different perspectives of a journey through sixteen scenes created by multi-disciplinary artist Cannupa Hanska Luger. The opera is on view from March 1 to 22, 2020.