Ben Robinson is the General Director of Anchorage Opera and the Managing Director of Lyric Fest, Philadelphia’s acclaimed art song series. As a stage director, he is best known for his “inspired” and “engaging storytelling” in diverse works ranging from Baroque to modern.

He directed the internationally acclaimed film, Gianni Schicchi, for Opera Ithaca in 2020, which Opera Magazine heralded as the “deftest use… of Covid-era technology as part of modern operatic reality.” In February 2023, his “moving, visually daring” (Opera News) Julia Child-inspired Hansel and Gretel film joined the Opera Philadelphia Channel and was subsequently streamed at outdoor events for the company in September 2023.

Directing highlights include Nabucco for the Opera Ithaca Festival, L’elisir d’amore, Mozart in the Museum (his newly developed adaptation of The Impresario), and Madama Butterfly for Anchorage Opera, a cruise ship setting of L’Italiana in Algeri for St. Petersburg Opera (nomination for Best Director, Theatre Tampa Bay) and Opera in the Heights, The Pirates of Penzance for Ithaca College, Così fan tutte and a “deftly directed” (Opera News) Cendrillon for Cedar Rapids Opera, Ariodante (First Place, Division V, National Opera Association) and Hänsel und Gretel for Temple University, The Medium (Amarillo Opera), La Cenerentola (Raylynmor Opera), and the world premiere of Sally Lamb McCune’s We Wear the Sea Like a Coat (Opera Ithaca/Ithaca College).

Projects for the 2025-2026 season include Carousel for the Will Rogers Stage Foundation, The Medium | Gianni Schicchi and Aida for Anchorage Opera, Acis and Galatea and Bluebeard’s Castle for Ithaca College, Le nozze di Figaro for Raylynmor Opera, and Macbeth for Opera Tampa.

Kaylee Wagle is the Director of Operations at Anchorage Opera and a multifaceted musician, known for her vibrant stage presence and her extensive involvement in music and opera. With a foundational background in instrumental music, she mastered piano, flute, piccolo, and alto saxophone from a young age, though her true passion has always been singing. Her vocal talent, recognized early as she sang before she could speak, led her to pursue a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from the University of Oklahoma, graduating in 2011.

As a performer, she has taken on numerous roles in both Musical Theater and Opera, showcasing her versatility across a broad repertoire. Notable performances include Maria in West Side Story, Laurie in Oklahoma, Sandy in Grease, Mrs. Grose in Britten’s Turn of the Screw, and Annio in Mozart’s La Clemenza di Tito. Her engagements with OU Opera Theater included appearances in Delibes’ Lakmé and Orff’s Carmina Burana, and she was a featured soloist in Schubert’s Mass in G.

Relocating to Alaska in 2014, she expanded her opera experience with Anchorage Opera, performing in choruses for The Magic Flute and Carmen and as a soloist in The Messiah in 2015. Beyond the spotlight, she excels behind the scenes, applying her skills in music and administration to enhance operational efficiencies and production quality.

Her off-stage accolades from peers describe her as “kickass and brilliant,” a testament to her dynamic impact both as a performer and as an administrator. Her personal musical highlight is performing Landslide by Stevie Nicks, accompanied by her father on guitar—a cherished collaboration that allows her to express her vocal power unreservedly.

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Helen Irene Pospisil, is celebrated for her deep roots and dynamic contributions to the Alaskan performing arts scene. Born and raised in Anchorage, Helen’s journey took her to New York City where she honed her skills in some of the most esteemed theatrical environments before the pandemic brought her back to her home state.

Her Broadway credentials are highlighted by her work on A Soldier’s Play, complemented by an extensive Off-Broadway and regional portfolio that includes productions like Happy Days at the Mark Taper Forum, Theatre for a New Audience, and Yale Repertory Theatre. Helen’s diverse experience also spans significant projects such as the Sundance Institute Theatre Labs, both domestically and internationally, and engaging local productions with Midnight Sun Theatre at Anchorage Community Theatre and Little Women with Perseverance Theatre.

Helen is deeply appreciative of the opportunity to contribute to Alaska’s vibrant cultural landscape, bringing professional experience and a passion for the arts back to her community.

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