Grassworks Productions is a theater company that presents innovative performances of classical music for social impact. Founded by Abagael Cheng, an opera singer, organizer, and creative producer, Grassworks is guided by the belief that we can change the world one community at a time, and that storytelling is a powerful force for transforming culture. At Grassworks, change begins with shifting the spaces where our art is made. We put people – our characters, our audiences, our performers, and our creative teams – at the center of everything we do. Our interdisciplinary productions create opportunities for multi-hyphenate artists to bring their whole selves to their work. We primarily collaborate with BIPOC, queer, and other historically marginalized artists because we value their lived experience as expertise when engaging with the critical issues of our time. In every project, Grassworks is committed to providing our artists with opportunities to co-create the vision, contribute to the execution of goals, and see themselves as a valued member of the team.