California’s Guild Opera Company will present “Carmen” on June 27 and 28, 2025.

The production, which will take place at River of the Valley in Canoga Park, will feature mezzo-soprano Kimberly Poli in the role as Carmen; tenor David De Melo as Don José; baritone David Hodgson as Escamillo; soprano Veronica Robinson as Micaëla; Lily Berthold and Emma Berggren as Frasquita and Mercédès; and Steve Moritsugu and Seth Freed as Dancaïre and Remendado.

The performances will be completely free of charge to community members thanks to support from Darcy and Richard Kopcho.

Both performances start at 7:30 p.m. local time.

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