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New Year, New Chairman of the Board
From Mary Ann O’Connor, The Industry’s Departing Board Chair I became Chair of the Board of Directors three years ago, just as The Industry received its official non-profit status. In the preceding two years, Yuval Sharon, the founder and Artistic Director of The Industry, had already managed to pull off the exciting world-premiere of Crescent City. …
Read MoreLA Phil and The Industry: An Exciting Announcement
Dear friends of The Industry, Although all eyes are on Hopscotch, which opens in just under two months, an exciting announcement is being made today that we thrilled to share with you. The Los Angeles Philharmonic has appointed me Artist-Collaborator for a three-year residency beginning in Fall 2016. This means that in addition to my…
Read MoreFrom Beanbags to Headphones: Experiencing the Industry
Hi, I’m Elizabeth Cline, The Industry’s new Executive Director. I’d like to talk about my discoveries as an audience member of The Industry’s productions – the very experiences that made me so excited to join the team!
Read MoreSay Hello to the Industry Records
In the DIY spirit that launched The Industry four years ago, we’re thrilled to announce The Industry’s new independent label, The Industry Records!
Read MoreCue the Vampires. Please!
Last week, I considered an inspiring quote by Yuval Sharon, The Industry’s Artistic Director. Today, let’s take a look at a decidedly less serious opera quote – one of my favorites, ever.
Read MoreNew Opera is the Greatest Adventure
From the very beginning, The Industry was an adventure. Born with no start-up support and in a challenged economic climate, the idea to form a DIY company focusing on new and experimental opera came across as bold to some optimistic friends, harebrained to other more rational ones. More than one person nicknamed me Fitzcarraldo—and I…
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