The Industry performs in “Sweet Land” at the Los Angeles State Historic Park. Opera is used to explore myths of colonization, immigration and displacement.
Cannupa Hanska Luger, center, the co-director and costume designer, oversees a rehearsal with composers Du Yun, left, and Raven Chacon. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Molly Pease, foreground, and other cast members rehearse ”Sweet Land.” (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
A scene from the opera ”Sweet Land” is rehearsed at Los Angeles State Historic Park. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
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Kelci Hahn, center, and other cast members rehearse the Industry’s ”Sweet Land.” (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Composers Du Yun, left, and Raven Chacon, attend rehearsal of their opera ”Sweet Land.” (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)
Kelci Hahn rehearses. (Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times)
Jaquain Sloan, foreground, and Luvi Avendano rehearse ”Sweet Land.” The opera is presented at Los Angeles State Historic Park through March 15. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)