La Cerentola
Carpenter - Wolf Trap OperaLa Cenerentola (Cinderella) is Gioachino Rossini's take on the classic fairytale. Instead of relying on magic, the story focuses on kindness, forgiveness, and second chances. It follows Angelina (Cenerentola), whose compassion and generosity ultimately win the heart of the Prince, proving that true character is more powerful than magic.Designer: Jacob A. Climer
Carpenter - Wolf Trap OperaDialogues of the Carmelites
Dialogues of the Carmelites is Francis Poulenc's powerful opera based on the true story of 16 Carmelite nuns who were executed during the French Revolution. The story follows Blanche de la Force, a young woman who enters a convent hoping to escape the violence around her. Throughout the opera, she grows from someone ruled by fear into someone who finds the courage to stand alongside her fellow sisters in the face of death.Designer: Lawrence E. Moten III
The Marriage of Figaro
Carpenter - Wolf Trap OperaThe Marriage of Figaro is one of Mozart's most beloved operas, following a chaotic day filled with secrets, disguises, and plenty of comedy. As Figaro and Susanna prepare for their wedding, Count Almaviva tries to interfere with his own plans for Susanna. With the help of the Countess, the two outsmart the Count, exposing his behavior and proving that cleverness can win over power.Designer: Laura Fine Hawkes
Lucky Stiff
Carpenter/ASM- Florida Repertory TheatreLucky Stiff is a quirky musical comedy full of unexpected twists and outrageous characters. The story follows Harry Witherspoon, an ordinary English shoe salesman who unexpectedly inherits $6 million from an uncle he's never met. There's just one catch, he has to take his uncle's embalmed body on a vacation to Monte Carlo, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and nonstop chaos.Designer: Bert Scott
Carpenter - Florida Repertory TheatreDesigner: Rey RechtThe Murder of Roger Ackroyd
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is a mystery based on Agatha Christie's classic novel. After a wealthy businessman is found murdered, the retired detective Hercule Poirot is called in to investigate. As he uncovers hidden secrets, lies, and blackmail, every suspect becomes a possibility, leading to one of the most iconic plot twists in mystery history.Ben Butler
Carpenter - Florida Repertor TheatreBen Butler is a thought-provoking play inspired by true events during the American Civil War. When three escaped slaves seek refuge at Union General Benjamin Butler's fortress, he must decide whether to follow the law and return them to the Confederacy or challenge the system by declaring them "contraband of war." His decision becomes a turning point in history, raising powerful questions about justice, morality, and freedom.Designer: Jim Hunter
Freaky Friday
Designer: Jordan MooreCarpenter - Florida Repertory TheatreFreaky Friday is a fun, fast-paced musical comedy about Ellie and her mom, Katherine, who can't seem to see eye to eye. After a magical hourglass causes them to switch bodies, they're forced to experience life from each other's perspective. Along the way, they gain a better understanding of one another and learn the importance of empathy, family, and communication.