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Dialogues of the Carmelites
(Dialogues des Carmélites)

Set amid the turmoil of the French Revolution, Dialogues of the Carmelites tells the haunting story of Blanche de la Force, a young woman torn by fear and faith. Seeking refuge in a Carmelite convent, she finds unexpected courage through the unwavering devotion of her fellow nuns. In a powerful act of faith and solidarity, the nuns face martyrdom together, singing to their final breaths. Poulenc’s emotionally charged opera is a profound testament to conviction, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Sung in French with English captions.

CREATIVE
Conductor: Geoffrey McDonald
Director: Katherine M. Carter
Scenic Design: Lawrence Moten
Costume Design: Caitlin Cisek
Lighting Design: Marika Kent
Hair & Makeup Design: Anne Nesmith

CAST
Sister Constance: Gemma Nha
Madame Lidoine: Keely Futterer
Blanche de la Force: Erin Wagner
Mère Marie: Gabrielle Beteag
Madame de Croissy: Cecelia McKinley
Chevalier de la Force: Travon D. Walker
Marquis de la Force: Blake Denson
Mère Jeanne: Naomi Steele*
Soeur Mathilde: Midori Marsh
L'Aumonier: Nathaniel Bear*
First Commissioner: Timothy Anderson
Second Commissioner: Søren Pedersen*
Le Géolier: Collin Jumes*

*Wolf Trap Opera Studio Artist
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