Who We Are
Stacy Castiglione - Director
Stacy Castiglione is the theatre director for Los Alamitos Drama Department. In addition, she serves as the Performing Arts Chair for Los Al, and is also a working actor.
Stacy grew up in Singapore, which allowed her to perform in theaters all over the world. She received her Bachelor's degree in Theatre from Florida State University. She received her Master's in Theatre Production and Design from Southern Oregon University.
Stacy spent years as a professional performer on both stage and screen before finding her way into educational theatre. She recently went back into performing in addition to teaching at Los Al and loves being able to bring her theatre, film, and television experiences to her students to help them prepare for their own journeys.
Since teaching theatre for the past twenty-three years, Stacy has been named Teacher of the Year for Los Alamitos High School in 2024, the Orange Unified School District in 2011, Secondary Theatre Teacher of the Year by the Orange County Arts Administrators, Orange County Arts Administrators Outstanding Theatre Teacher of the Year, PTSA Teacher of the Year twice, and has coached her students into top honors at the CA State Thespian Festival as well as acceptance into top university theatre programs, in addition to directing and producing up to seven full-scale shows a year.
She lives in Orange County with her husband (a film and television animal trainer turned high-school science teacher), her son Dylan, who fronts the Metal band TORNADIC, and her daughter, Sydney, who is a professional actor in NYC.
Stacy Castiglione is the theatre director for Los Alamitos Drama Department. In addition, she serves as the Performing Arts Chair for Los Al, and is also a working actor.
Stacy grew up in Singapore, which allowed her to perform in theaters all over the world. She received her Bachelor's degree in Theatre from Florida State University. She received her Master's in Theatre Production and Design from Southern Oregon University.
Stacy spent years as a professional performer on both stage and screen before finding her way into educational theatre. She recently went back into performing in addition to teaching at Los Al and loves being able to bring her theatre, film, and television experiences to her students to help them prepare for their own journeys.
Since teaching theatre for the past twenty-three years, Stacy has been named Teacher of the Year for Los Alamitos High School in 2024, the Orange Unified School District in 2011, Secondary Theatre Teacher of the Year by the Orange County Arts Administrators, Orange County Arts Administrators Outstanding Theatre Teacher of the Year, PTSA Teacher of the Year twice, and has coached her students into top honors at the CA State Thespian Festival as well as acceptance into top university theatre programs, in addition to directing and producing up to seven full-scale shows a year.
She lives in Orange County with her husband (a film and television animal trainer turned high-school science teacher), her son Dylan, who fronts the Metal band TORNADIC, and her daughter, Sydney, who is a professional actor in NYC.
Jessica Hayes - Vocal Director
Jessica Hayes (she/her) is thrilled to be working with the fabulous students here at Los Alamitos High School! She holds her B.A. in Theatre Arts from Cal State University Long Beach and is an accomplished vocalist, actress, and comic. Theater credits include ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ (Torrance Cultural Arts Center) ‘Pinkalicous’ (The Laguna Playhouse), ‘Into the Woods’ (The Merc), ‘Mariachi Girl’ (Phantom Theatre Projects) ‘Charlotte’s Web’ (Phantom Theatre Projects) ‘Teatro Martini’ and ‘Speakeasy Murder’ (Pirates Dinner Adventure) and hundreds of touring shows for young audiences. When she is not performing, she can be found singing with Heavenly Voices Productions, her cover band ‘No Third Wheel,’ and many other pop bands around Southern California. Her favorite artistic endeavor is producing original songs with her partner in life and music, Joseph Ott. You can hear their songs with the production ‘Not the Right Mom,’ currently on its U.S. Tour.
Jessica Hayes (she/her) is thrilled to be working with the fabulous students here at Los Alamitos High School! She holds her B.A. in Theatre Arts from Cal State University Long Beach and is an accomplished vocalist, actress, and comic. Theater credits include ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ (Torrance Cultural Arts Center) ‘Pinkalicous’ (The Laguna Playhouse), ‘Into the Woods’ (The Merc), ‘Mariachi Girl’ (Phantom Theatre Projects) ‘Charlotte’s Web’ (Phantom Theatre Projects) ‘Teatro Martini’ and ‘Speakeasy Murder’ (Pirates Dinner Adventure) and hundreds of touring shows for young audiences. When she is not performing, she can be found singing with Heavenly Voices Productions, her cover band ‘No Third Wheel,’ and many other pop bands around Southern California. Her favorite artistic endeavor is producing original songs with her partner in life and music, Joseph Ott. You can hear their songs with the production ‘Not the Right Mom,’ currently on its U.S. Tour.
Cris Stuart - Choreographer
Cris has been choreographing musicals since 1993. His favorites are WEST SIDE STORY, JOSEPH, DAMN YANKEES, and THE ADDAMS FAMILY. He is the choreographer at four additional high schools in Orange County. He has won the MACY Award for Best Choreography SEVEN times, and the JRAY for Best Choreography THREE times! He has also choreographed for multiple commercials, Gwen Stefani's "HOLLABACK GIRL" video, THE SUITE LIFE OF ZACK AND CODY, GHOST WHISPERER, and MY NAME IS EARL.
Cris has been choreographing musicals since 1993. His favorites are WEST SIDE STORY, JOSEPH, DAMN YANKEES, and THE ADDAMS FAMILY. He is the choreographer at four additional high schools in Orange County. He has won the MACY Award for Best Choreography SEVEN times, and the JRAY for Best Choreography THREE times! He has also choreographed for multiple commercials, Gwen Stefani's "HOLLABACK GIRL" video, THE SUITE LIFE OF ZACK AND CODY, GHOST WHISPERER, and MY NAME IS EARL.
Ty Pederson - Theatre Manager/Technical Director
Ty is the Theatre Manager and Technical Director for the Los Alamitos Unified School District. He was born and raised in Washington State. Ty attended Pacific Lutheran University, where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre and Bachelor of Arts in Communication.
Two weeks after graduating from college, Ty drove to California to work at The Disneyland Resort. He worked as a full-time performer at Disneyland for many years while also freelancing in technical production. Eventually, he transitioned into working full-time in the Disneyland Entertainment Technical Services department, where he was involved with Resort-wide shows, parades, and live entertainment. You might see Ty as a technical freelancer throughout LA and Orange County from locations such as The Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts, Purpose Church in Pomona, and other venues. From his own personal career journey, Ty’s 360-degree view of performance and production is one of his greatest leadership strengths.
Ty lives in Los Alamitos with his wife, two young boys, and a new baby girl! He enjoys surfing, going to the beach, and supporting the performing arts.
Ty is the Theatre Manager and Technical Director for the Los Alamitos Unified School District. He was born and raised in Washington State. Ty attended Pacific Lutheran University, where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre and Bachelor of Arts in Communication.
Two weeks after graduating from college, Ty drove to California to work at The Disneyland Resort. He worked as a full-time performer at Disneyland for many years while also freelancing in technical production. Eventually, he transitioned into working full-time in the Disneyland Entertainment Technical Services department, where he was involved with Resort-wide shows, parades, and live entertainment. You might see Ty as a technical freelancer throughout LA and Orange County from locations such as The Segerstrom Center for the Performing Arts, Purpose Church in Pomona, and other venues. From his own personal career journey, Ty’s 360-degree view of performance and production is one of his greatest leadership strengths.
Ty lives in Los Alamitos with his wife, two young boys, and a new baby girl! He enjoys surfing, going to the beach, and supporting the performing arts.
Angelica Alvarez - Assistant Technical Theatre Manager
Angelica is a Los Alamitos High School Drama Alumni. She went on to earn her Bachelors of Fine Arts from Boston University. She majored in theatre arts design and production with an emphasis in Sound Design. Since graduating she has worked at various theaters as an audio engineer including the Kirk Douglas Theatre, The Aratani, and South Coast Repertory. She is excited to be back where she started helping the next generation of theatre artists.
Angelica is a Los Alamitos High School Drama Alumni. She went on to earn her Bachelors of Fine Arts from Boston University. She majored in theatre arts design and production with an emphasis in Sound Design. Since graduating she has worked at various theaters as an audio engineer including the Kirk Douglas Theatre, The Aratani, and South Coast Repertory. She is excited to be back where she started helping the next generation of theatre artists.
Will Schneider - Assistant Technical Director
Will is a Los Alamitos High School Technical Theater Alumni and graduate from California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts. He majored in Theater Arts Specialized Studies with an Emphasis in Design and Technical Production. Since then, he has freelanced at Go Button Productions and teaches Scenic Design and Construction at DaVinci Charter School. He is excited to guide and empower students to reach their goals.
Will is a Los Alamitos High School Technical Theater Alumni and graduate from California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts. He majored in Theater Arts Specialized Studies with an Emphasis in Design and Technical Production. Since then, he has freelanced at Go Button Productions and teaches Scenic Design and Construction at DaVinci Charter School. He is excited to guide and empower students to reach their goals.
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