Stephen F. Austin State University voice students Sara Rosado and Cole Jones rehearse a scene from Georges Bizet’s opera “Carmen.”

NACOGDOCHES, Texas – Stephen F. Austin State University voice students Sara Rosado and Cole Jones rehearse a scene from Georges Bizet’s opera “Carmen,” the School of Music’s 2023 Opera Theater production. Rosado, a graduate student from Katy, is in the role of Carmen; and Jones, a graduate student from Livingston is in the role of Don José. Principal roles are multi-cast for performances in order to give more students an opportunity to perform in an opera. “Carmen” performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 30 through April 1, in Cole Concert Hall. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for students and youth. For tickets, visit finearts.sfasu.edu/events/2023/03#2118 or call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407. For more information about the opera or School of Music, call (936) 468-4602.