La Petite Carmen -
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Who's Who
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Catherine Anne Daniel
as Carmen
Career highlights include roles as Carmen in Tiburg, Dido/Sorceress in a European tour, playing Mercedes in Manitoba Opera's Carmen, and collaborations with Elroy Friesen at the University of Manitoba. Miss Daniel recently release her first album of hymns and spirituals entitled "Songs Dear to my Heart."
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Tod Kowallis
as José
Career highlights include opera and concerts throughout the U.S. and also in Europe, Asia, and receiving enthusiastic reviews for his vocal precision and interpretation of classic roles. Mr. Kowallis has appeared with Sarasota Opera, Opera Festival of New Jersey, Western Opera, Marin Opera, Treasure Coast and Boise Opera.
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Martin Hargrove
as Escamillo
Career highlights include performing the roles of Colline in La Bohème with Center City Opera Theatre, Opera Delaware, and performing Jake in Porgy & Bess. Mr. Hargrove has also appeared with the Newark Symphony & the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival.
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Joy Bechtler
as Micaëla
Career highlights include opera and concerts in the U.S., Sri Lanka, aboard a cruise ship in the Caribbean, Israel and Italy, and receiving reviews for her convincing acting and expressive voice. Ms. Bechtler has appeared with Opera Lanka, Opera Festival of New Jersey, Opera in the Ozarks at Inspiration Point, and Castel Opera Arts.
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Aya Shabu
as Dancer
A professional dancer an dchoreographer living in Durham, North Caroline. Mrs. Shaby was awarded a 2012-2013 Emerging Artist Grant. An alum of the internationally recognized African American Dance Ensemble, Aya is currently a performer with The Magic of African Rhythm and Mike Wiley Productions.
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