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Royce Vavrek Named New Artistic Director of Against the Grain Theatre

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Against the Grain Theatre has announced the appointment of Royce Vavrek as its new Artistic Director. Vavrek, the librettist behind such works as the Pulitzer Prize-winning “Angel’s Bone” “JFK,” “Breaking the Waves,” “Silent Light,” “Proving Up,” and “The Old Man and the Sea,” takes over for Joel Ivany, the company’s founding Artistic Director. “As our new Artistic Director, Royce brings {…}

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Edmonton Opera Creates New Rendition of ‘La Bamba’ to Support Edmonton Oilers

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With the NHL playoffs underway, Edmonton Opera is doing its utmost to pump up its Edmonton Oilers as the team sets out on its quest for the Stanley Cup. In order to do so, the company released a rendition of “La Bamba,” which has become an anthem for Oilers fans everywhere. Additionally, this rendition honors Joey Moss and Ben Steler, {…}

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Edmonton Opera Unveils 2024-25 Season

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Edmonton Opera has announced its 2024-25 season. The season opens with “Die Fledermaus,” directed by Joel Ivany and conducted by Simon Rivard. The opera stars Adam Luther, Jonelle Sills, John Tessier, Danielle MacMillan, Peter Monaghan, and Karoline Podolak. Performance Date: Nov. 7 – 12, 2024 Then comes “Bluebeard’s Castle” directed by Daisy Evans who also arranged the opera in English. Russell {…}

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Against the Grain Theatre Announces New Direction for Company

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Against the Grain Theatre has announced that it will be entering a new phase. After 13 years under Joel Ivany, the company will commence the search for a new Artistic Director and has three operas in development. In the meantime, General Director Robin Whiffen and Interim General Director Amy Lynn Strilchuk will lead the company’s numerous projects. “Our board of {…}

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Elliot Madore, Lester Lynch & Lauren Margison Lead Edmonton Opera’s 2023-24 Season

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Edmonton Opera has announced its 2023-24 season celebrating its 60th anniversary. Opera  The season will open with Bizet’s “Carmen“ featuring mezzo-soprano Rose Naggar-Tremblay in the title role and her company debut. She will be joined by tenor Adam Luther, baritone Lester Lynch, and two Rumbold Vocal Prize winners, soprano Lauren Margison and tenor Spencer Britten. Performance Dates: Oct. 19, 21, {…}

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Siman Chung, Sharleen Joynt, Etta Fung to Headline Edmonton Opera’s ‘Orphée+’

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Edmonton Opera is set to present its first-ever production of “Orphée+” starting on Jan. 28, 2023. The work will be conducted by Sandra Horst in her company debut and directed by Joel Ivany. In the role of Orphée audiences will see Siman Chung in his company debut. Sharleen Joynt, who appeared in the Edmonton Opera’s “Rigoletto” back in 2019, will {…}

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Against the Grain Theatre Appoints Inaugural General Director

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Against the Grain Theatre has announced that Robin Whiffen has been named as the company’s first General Director. Effective immediately, Whiffen will continue to work with Founder and Artistic Director Joel Ivany to further the company’s vision. Since joining AtG in 2019, Whiffen has been crucial in developing several digital opera productions such as their award-winning “Messiah/Complex,” as well as {…}

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Against the Grain Theatre’s ‘MESSIAH/COMPLEX’ Receives OPERA America Digital Excellence Award

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OPERA America announced Against the Grain Theatre’s “MESSIAH/COMPLEX” as the Noteworthy Projects winner in the first-ever Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera. The new award recognizes the “best work created for digital platforms by individual producers and organizations across the U.S. and Canada.” There are four categories which include Artistic Creation, Education/Enrichment Material, University/Conservatory Projects, and Noteworthy Projects. The 2022 {…}