Kira Seaton

Kira Seaton is Professor and Coordinator of Music at the Western Campus of Cuyahoga Community College. An alumna with several degrees from Ohio University, Ms. Seaton came to Cleveland to join the voice faculty of the Cleveland Music School Settlement and to sing with the Cleveland Orchestra and Cleveland Opera. Her favorite roles include Countess Almaviva in Le Nozze di Figaro, Donna Elvira in Don Giovanni and, of course, the Mother in Amahl and the Night Visitors.

In her time at Tri-C, she has directed, musical directed, or performed in over fifty Tri-C theatre and musical productions, including the highly successful Holiday Project, performing Children’s Operas for over 5,000 school children in the course of seven years. She is co-founder of the Tri-C West Summer Performing Arts Program, which ran for 24 years at the Tri-C West Theatre. Beside Tri-C, Kira’s work in musical direction can be found at many of the area’s Community and regional theatres, including Cassidy, Huntington, JCC, Clague, and Amherst Theatres.

Ms. Seaton has directed or participated in touring choirs in a number of the nation’s premiere performance halls, including the Kennedy Center, the National Cathedral, and Carnegie Hall. She has conducted choirs in international venues as well, including Venice and Florence, Italy and Montreal, Canada.

Of late, Ms. Seaton has been singing with the award-winning Cleveland Chamber Choir, and is in her 12th year as the Minister of Music at St. Thomas Episcopal Church of Berea.

Amahl and the Night Visitors holds a special place in her heart, and she has sung or directed numerous productions. This time around, having an orchestra, and being able to work with such a great cast has made this a favorite!