Against the Grain Theatre
Registered Name: Against the Grain Theatre Inc.
Business No: 822613378RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and has been issued a charitable registration number.
Outside-the-box operatic experiences in unconventional spaces. Fresh, daring re-interpretations of classical repertoire.
Founded in 2010, Against the Grain Theatre (AtG) is a multi-award-winning Canadian experimental opera company dedicated to creating boundary-breaking, genre-defying vocal works for live performance and film, with an emphasis on innovative storytelling and memorable artistic experiences. AtG is the creator of the internationally acclaimed film Messiah/Complex and the ongoing Opera Pub series. AtG's founding Artistic Director, Joel Ivany, championed the company's artistic works until 2023. AtG is now in its Second Act under new Artistic Leadership. As of October 2024, Royce Vavrek is AtG's second only Artistic Director.