Seagle Festival programming is led by a committed staff of leaders in the industries of opera and musical theater performing and vocal training. Overseen by a committed and diverse Board of Directors, the non-profit Seagle Music Colony, Inc. DBA Seagle Festival has deep roots in our local community and the greater opera and musical theater industries.
The 2026 Seagle Festival Staff
Administration
General Director – Tony Kostecki
Artistic Director – Darren K. Woods
Company Manager – Joshua Cook
Administrative Intern – Marissa Perri
Voice Faculty
Byron Jones
Stephen Lusmann
Chad Payton
Music/Coaching Faculty
Amelia Arguelles
Neill Campbell
Filippo Ciabatti
John Cockerill
Andrea DeVito
Yukiko Oba
Production Staff
Director of Productions – Richard Kagey
Technical Director – Connor Robertson
Stage Directors – Octavio Cardenas, Cara Consilvio, Richard Kagey, Corey Trahan
Production Stage Manager – Dominic Bradburn
Stage Manager – Timothy Duggins
Assistant Stage Manager – Wesley Henderson
Lighting Designer – Robert Chalk
Associate Lighting Assistant – Caden Lessing
Scenic Designers – Richard Kagey, Andrew Taylor
Props Director – Elizabeth Russo
Lead Carpenter – Denise Ussery
Scenic Artist – Andrew Taylor
Carpenter – Jesse Stephenson
Costume Directors/Designers – Aaron Chvatal, Pat Seyller
Stitcher/Wardrobe – Amelia Schafer
Wig & Makeup Director/Designer – Steven Bryant
Wig & Makeup Assistant – Jan Franklin
Support Staff
Executive Chef – Eric Kephart
Custodian – Jessica Spara
