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Wilmington Concert Opera (WCO) and Opera Fresca will collaborate on a semi-staged production of Bizet\u2019s \u201cCarmen.\u201d The cast features Kirsten C. Kunkle in the title role, with Rebecca Sacks as cover. Chris Lorge sings Don Jos\u00e9, covered by Michael A. Lienhard. Kevin Patrick takes on Escamillo, with Braedon O\u2019Hara as cover, while Bethann Dilione sings Mica\u00ebla, covered by Amber Johnson.\u00a0{\u2026}<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Wilmington Concert Opera (WCO) and Opera Fresca will collaborate on a semi-staged production of Bizet\u2019s \u201cCarmen.\u201d The cast features Kirsten C. Kunkle in the title role, with Rebecca Sacks as cover. Chris Lorge sings Don Jos\u00e9, covered by Michael A. Lienhard. 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