Carlotta is the resident Opera Diva who had been in leading roles many seasons before Christine came onto the scene. Her job becomes in jeopardy because of Christine’s rising stardom. Being the true diva that she is Carlotta quits the production of Hannibal after the Phantom nearly hits her with a backdrop. She comes back to hear the managers beg for her to do the production of Il Muto. Carlotta is a drama queen who feels threatened by Christine.