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-one 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, while her daughter, Sydney, 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-one 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, while her daughter, Sydney, is a professional actor in NYC..
Erica Schaeffer - Assistant Director
Erica Schaeffer is so excited to be joining the Los Al Drama team! Erica is a graduate of University of California, Irvine where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre. She became involved in the performing arts at a young age, beginning her dance training at 3 years old, her singing journey at 10 years old, and then acting once arriving at high school. Since graduating from UCI, she has been working professionally as a performer in regional musicals/staged readings, at theme parks, and in educational theatre tours. Some favorite credits include Parade (Lucille), Next To Normal(Natalie), and The Sound of Music (Ensemble/US Margaretta and Berthe). She has also been gaining experience as an arts educator, most recently with teaching private voice lessons. She firmly believes in creating a joyful and compassionate learning environment where students are given high quality instruction in an encouraging and engaging way.
Outside of the performing arts, Erica is also a visual artist. She owns her own small business, Dear Mary Studio, that offers handmade jewelry and creative workshops.
Erica Schaeffer is so excited to be joining the Los Al Drama team! Erica is a graduate of University of California, Irvine where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre. She became involved in the performing arts at a young age, beginning her dance training at 3 years old, her singing journey at 10 years old, and then acting once arriving at high school. Since graduating from UCI, she has been working professionally as a performer in regional musicals/staged readings, at theme parks, and in educational theatre tours. Some favorite credits include Parade (Lucille), Next To Normal(Natalie), and The Sound of Music (Ensemble/US Margaretta and Berthe). She has also been gaining experience as an arts educator, most recently with teaching private voice lessons. She firmly believes in creating a joyful and compassionate learning environment where students are given high quality instruction in an encouraging and engaging way.
Outside of the performing arts, Erica is also a visual artist. She owns her own small business, Dear Mary Studio, that offers handmade jewelry and creative workshops.
Kimberly Federoff - Musical Director
Kimberly Federoff has been part of the Los Alamitos production team as Musical Director since the 2022 spring musical. In addition, she owns her own business as a private voice teacher/coach, called Kimberly Federoff’s Voice Studio (K.F.V.S.), and was a former musical director for MYART Theatre Company in Orange Country. Kimberly is also a professional vocalist and performer in Southern California. She is a lead vocalist in several bands: The Gem City Jazz Cats Big Band, Lemon Twist, Vested Interest and the Jazz Lite Octette. She is blessed to use her talents as a worship leader for One Hope at FBTC Church, in Temple City and at several other churches in the San Gabriel Valley area. She recently switched gears, directing her first musical for One Hope’s children’s ministry, and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Kimberly grew up in Monrovia, California and started performing in musical theatre when she was 8 years old. She continued pursuing theatre with Centre Stage Inc., a theatre company based out of Monrovia, from Middle School through College. She was part of the Citrus College Singers Program at Citrus College, performing 65 concerts per year during the Christmas season at all the major country clubs in SoCal and going on several choral and pop tours to New York, Scandinavia, and Hawaii.
She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre from AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts, attending both the Los Angeles and New York campus. She has performed at various theaters in Southern California, such as the Candlelight Pavilion, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, Class Act Musical Theatre and occasionally will step on the stage at MYART as well. Her latest roles were Paulette in Legally Blonde and The Mother in A Christmas Story. Although Kimberly loves performing, she has found much joy in teaching and directing over the years and looks forward to mentoring her students in their musical journeys. Kimberly resides in Duarte, Ca with her family, dog Lady and the newest member, kitten Sweet Pea.
Kimberly Federoff has been part of the Los Alamitos production team as Musical Director since the 2022 spring musical. In addition, she owns her own business as a private voice teacher/coach, called Kimberly Federoff’s Voice Studio (K.F.V.S.), and was a former musical director for MYART Theatre Company in Orange Country. Kimberly is also a professional vocalist and performer in Southern California. She is a lead vocalist in several bands: The Gem City Jazz Cats Big Band, Lemon Twist, Vested Interest and the Jazz Lite Octette. She is blessed to use her talents as a worship leader for One Hope at FBTC Church, in Temple City and at several other churches in the San Gabriel Valley area. She recently switched gears, directing her first musical for One Hope’s children’s ministry, and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Kimberly grew up in Monrovia, California and started performing in musical theatre when she was 8 years old. She continued pursuing theatre with Centre Stage Inc., a theatre company based out of Monrovia, from Middle School through College. She was part of the Citrus College Singers Program at Citrus College, performing 65 concerts per year during the Christmas season at all the major country clubs in SoCal and going on several choral and pop tours to New York, Scandinavia, and Hawaii.
She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre from AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts, attending both the Los Angeles and New York campus. She has performed at various theaters in Southern California, such as the Candlelight Pavilion, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, Class Act Musical Theatre and occasionally will step on the stage at MYART as well. Her latest roles were Paulette in Legally Blonde and The Mother in A Christmas Story. Although Kimberly loves performing, she has found much joy in teaching and directing over the years and looks forward to mentoring her students in their musical journeys. Kimberly resides in Duarte, Ca with her family, dog Lady and the newest member, kitten Sweet Pea.
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 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 and two young boys. 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 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 and two young boys. 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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