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 with the Wolf Trap Orchestra.
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
Conductor: Geoffrey McDonald
Director: Katherine M. Carter
Scenic Design: Lawrence E. Moten III
Costume Design: Caitlin Cisek
Lighting Design: Marika Kent
Hair & Makeup Design/Scenic Design Assistant: Anne Nesmith
Costume Design Assistant: Danielle De La Fuente
Lighting Design Assistant: Matt Lazarus
Wig & Makeup Assistant: Melissa Sibert
Principal Coach/French Diction: Marie-France Lefebvre
Chorus Master/Coach: Christopher Turbessi
Coach: Vladimir Soloviev
Supertitles: Julian Garvue
Assistant Director: Jessica Burton
Production Stage Manager: Annie Wheeler
Assistant Stage Manager: Bethany Windham