Organization

Conductor

Victor DeRenzi

Stage director

Martha Collins

Set designer

David P. Gordon

Costume designer

Howard Tsvi Kaplan

Makeup artist

Kellen Eason

Lighting designer

Ken Yunker

Chorus master

Arthur Bosarge

Singer

Mezzo-soprano

Chelsea Laggan

Carmen

Tenor

Victor Starsky

Don José

Baritone

Andrew Manea

Escamillo

Soprano

Sarah Tucker

Michaela

Bass

David Weigel

Zuniga

Sarasota Opera

SarahAnn Duffy

Mercedes

Heeseung Chae

Morales

Hairstylist

Orchestra

Sarasota Opera Orchestra

Bryn Holdsworth

Frasquita

Anna Kelly

French

Sarasota

United States

Opera House

Carmen Bizet

Public

Private

English

Approved

Carmen, the seductive and enigmatic heroine of Bizet's opera, has enticed Corporal Don José who upends is life to be with her.  When her interest turns to the charismatic bullfighter Escamillo, José's enraged jealousy leads to catastrophe.  Opera-lovers and newcomers alike will bask in some of opera's most recognizable music!

Subscriptions for the 2023-24 Season are on sale March 20. Single tickets go on sale September 1, 2023.



February | 17 - March | 22

Sung In:
French

With Translations In:
English

Cast & Staff

Carmen
Chelsea Laggan
Feb 17, 20, 22, 25, 28
Mar 2, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 22

Don José
Victor Starsky
Performing
Feb 17, 20, 22, 25, 28
Mar 2, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 22

Escamillo
Andrew Manea
Performing
Feb 17, 20, 22, 25, 28
Mar 2, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 22

Micaēla
Sarah Tucker
Performing
Feb 17, 20, 22, 25, 28
Mar 2, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 22

Zuniga
David Weigel
Performing
Feb 17, 20, 22, 25, 28
Mar 2, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 22

Mercédès
SarahAnn Duffy
Performing
Feb 17, 20, 22, 25, 28
Mar 2, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 22

Frasquita
Theresa Kesser
Performing
Feb 17, 20, 22, 25, 28
Mar 2, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 22

Moralès
Heeseung Chae
Performing
Feb 17, 20, 22, 25, 28
Mar 2, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 22

Conductor
Victor DeRenzi
Performing
Feb 17, 20, 22, 25, 28
Mar 2, 5, 8, 13, 17, 19, 22

Stage Director
Martha Collins

Scenic Designer
David P. Gordon

Costume Designer
Howard Tsvi Kaplan

Lighting Designer
Ken Yunker

Hair & Make-Up Designer
Kellen Eason

Carmen by Bizet, From (2024/2024), Directed by Martha Collins,, Conductor Victor DeRenzi, Opera House, Sarasota, United States

Performance credits (Cast & Crew )

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Further reading

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