We are thrilled to announce that we are welcoming Pulitzer Prize-winning Canadian librettist, Royce Vavrek as the Against the Grain Theatre’s second only Artistic Director.
Get to know Royce and help lead us into our Second Act!
Our New Artistic Director
Welcome to AtG, Royce Vavrek!
About Royce
You may recognize Royce as the librettist for AtG’s Indians on Vacation project with Edmonton Opera. As our new Artistic Director, Royce brings a wealth of experience, and a reputation as one of the most celebrated librettists in contemporary opera. A Canada-born, Brooklyn-based artist, Vavrek has been called “the indie Hofmannsthal” by The New Yorker and “an exemplary creator of operatic prose” by The New York Times. His work has been lauded for its innovative narratives, emotional depth, and ability to resonate with contemporary audiences.
Read Royce's full biography here.
A Message from Royce
To introduce you properly, we thought we’d share a video message from our new Artistic Director. Click the thumbnail to watch.
Our Second Act
As you can tell from the above video, we have big plans for our little company. We want to make theatre of all sizes, from fully-staged productions to intimate chamber works.
But we need you to help us get there.
We are on the cusp of an exciting transformation. Our new era will be marked by a commitment to innovation, diversity, and inclusivity, with an ambitious vision to push the boundaries of operatic and vocal works.
Your support is more critical than ever.
By choosing to make a donation to Against the Grain Theatre, you will be contributing in three major ways:
Developing and presenting new works:
Your support will play a vital role in bringing our works in development, Identity and Indians on Vacation, to the stage.
Setting up the future fund:
Help us realize the ambitious projects conceived by our new leader. Help AtG be at the forefront of innovative opera, vocal, and theatrical works.
Engaging diverse communities:
Support our efforts to connect with and inspire new audiences, ensuring that AtG’s work resonates with people from all walks of life.
Pick up the conductors baton and lead us into our Second Act. We cannot do this without you.
