Alayna Powell started working with Lawrence Opera Theatre in 2016. She is an MFA candidate in the stage management program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Before returning to graduate school, Alayna taught vocal music in the Perry-Lecompton School District. Recent credits include: LoftOpera summer internship, Brooklyn, NY; Rodelinda, UMKC Conservatory, Assistant Stage Manager; Aida, Pensacola Opera, Assistant Stage Manager; Suor Angelica/Gianni Schicchi, UMKC Conservatory, Assistant Stage Manager. For
LOT, Alayna served as Production and Stage Manager for Dido and Aeneas, and returned as Production Stage Manager for the entire 2017 season, culminating in the fully-staged production of The Magic Flute.