Seattle Opera has named Alicia Moriarty to the position of Director of Production.

As of June 1, 2025, Moriarty, who commenced her career with the company back in September 2004 as a Technical Financial Services Coordinator,  has been charged with overseeing all production activity at the company, including stage operations, production stage management, technical administration, and the in-house Costume Shop and Wigs, Hair, and Makeup Department.

“It has been a privilege to work with such talented and committed colleagues at Seattle Opera for the last 21 years, and I am both honored and humbled to be stepping into this new role,” said Moriarty, who was promoted to the position of Assistant Production Director in 2019, per an official press release. “Bringing art to life on stage in Seattle is of great importance to me—I think of it as a significant responsibility to steward each production from the earliest stages of ideation to the moment when we transfer ownership of it to the audience. I am excited for the opportunity to carry forward Seattle Opera’s legacy of creating inspiring productions for our community.”

“I am thrilled that Alicia has accepted the position of Seattle Opera’s new Director of Production,” added Robinson. “Alicia’s depth of experience and institutional knowledge with the company is unparalleled and she enjoys a national reputation for being one of the brightest stars in the field. I look forward to working with her for years to come.”

In addition to her work for Seattle Opera, Moriarty maintains a career as an oboist and is the co-principal oboe of the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra.