Poulenc
Dialogues of the Carmelites
(Dialogues des Carmélites)

Friday, July 18 | 7:30 PM
Sunday, July 20 | 2 PM
Thursday, July 24 | 2 PM
Saturday, July 26 | 7:30 PM

The Barns

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.

Special thanks to Ed and Andy Smith, Performance Sponsors

CAST
In order of vocal appearance

Chevalier de la Force: Travon D. Walker

Marquis de la Force: Blake Denson

Blanche de la Force: Erin Wagner

Thierry/M. Javelinot: Robert Frazier*

Madame de Croissy: Cecelia McKinley

Sister Constance: Gemma Nha

Mother Marie: Gabrielle Beteag

Madame Lidoine: Keely Futterer

The Chaplain: Nathaniel Bear*

Sister Mathilde: Midori Marsh

First Commissioner: Timothy Anderson*

Second Commissioner: Søren Pedersen*

Mother Jeanne: Naomi Steele*

The Jailer: Chandler Benn*

Sister Alice: Arianna Rodriguez

Sister Anne of the Cross: Sophia Maekawa

Chorus: WTO Studio Artists

*Wolf Trap Opera Studio Artist

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