Pacific Lyric Association (PLA) presents Georges Bizets opera Carmen from October 14-23, 2022. The performance will feature an exceptionally talented team of cast and artistic staff who will perform the opera comique that tells of the downfall of Don Jose, a nave soldier seduced by the fiery gypsy, Carmen. PLA is donating 20% of the productions proceeds to Ukrainian refugee families with children living in Poland. PLA is an independent Southern California opera company that present fully staged operas with orchestra, accessibly priced to the general public. The signature format of PLAs opera productions includes spoken narrative in English before each large scene. These narrative vignettes, performed by a professional actor, are designed to keep the audience engaged without being distracted by super titles.Friday, October 14 Sunday, October 16, 2022 | California Center for the Arts Escondido 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025Friday, October 21 October 23, 2022 | Joan B. Kroc Theater6611 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115Ticket information: https://www.pacificlyricassociation.org/carmen-2022.html