Stacey Curti

is the founder and President of Octagon Performance Group (“OPG”). She has dedicated her career to the performing arts, with over thirty years of experience as a performer, director, choreographer, and business manager. Originally from California, she grew up performing in children’s and community theater and started teaching and choreographing at the age of fifteen. Stacey continued her love of the performing arts by earning her BA in Drama with an emphasis in Musical Theatre from the University of California at Irvine and touring internationally with Up With People.

After relocating to the east coast, she worked in arts management for several years as the Program Manager for New York City Dance Alliance and the Company Manager for New York City Theatrical Events. Additionally, she served as the Managing Director of the Play Group Theater in White Plains and earned her Certificate in Arts Management from SUNY Purchase. Stacey worked at Crystal Theatre in Norwalk for 14 years, directing and choreographing more than forty musicals with children ranging from ages 8 to 18. She has also worked in various Connecticut public schools, serving as the Director/Choreographer at Weston Middle School, the Choreographer at Fairfield Woods Middle School, and as a drama instructor with Performing Arts Programs throughout Fairfield and New Haven Counties.

Outside of the theater, Stacey is a full-time mom to her daughters Marisa and Amanda. She is thrilled her daughters share her love of theater, and in addition to performing, are eager to help behind the scenes of OPG’s productions. She is also incredibly grateful to her husband Chris’ ongoing participation with OPG, both as the CFO and well, almost anything else… OPG is truly a family affair!

K.W. (Kehan) Miller 

performance credits include the national Broadway tours of Wicked, Cats, Peter Pan and Babes in Toyland. He starred in the world premiere of The Basement, a play he wrote and produced to critical acclaim in Los Angeles; the award-winning productions of Nobody Hears A Broken Drum and Psycho Beach Party (L.A.); Finian’s Rainbow and The Pajama Game (REPRISE!); Grease, Equus, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo & Juliet, Cyrano de Bergerac and Pvt. Wars. Film/TV work includes Roman Empire: Master of Rome on Netflix, the Avatar sequels, Backgammon: Survival Of The Misfits (actor/producer), A Couple Of Days and Nights (actor/producer), Gypsy (starring Bette Midler), Sinbad: Beyond The Veil of Mists, General Hospital and many commercials.

His direction, choreography and production credits include Disney Channel’s The Suite Life On Deck, Nickelodeon’s The Amanda Show, The Nick Cannon Show and All That, as well as several documentaries and reality series including the 2024 Oscar-nominated short Ink and Gold: An Artist’s Journey to Olympic Glory which was an Official Selection at 85 Film Festivals in 2023, receiving 73 awards to date including 44 Best Film Awards; Notable stage productions such as the award winning Barry Manilow’s Copacabana, The Only Game In Town (starring Wayne Brady), Oliver Twisted! (hosted by Tom Hanks, Lily Tomlin & Lesley Ann Warren); co-writer/director of the critically acclaimed Anne, multiple cruise lines and theme parks, and an original director/choreographer for the inaugural opening of Universal Studios Japan. His vocal talents have been highlighted on projects including Joseph Gordon-Levitt's Mr. Corman; various LeapFrog, Disney and Nickelodeon productions, multiple interactive games in The Cluefinders series, and several LeapPad games. He has written, produced and performed tunes featured on The Young & The Restless, Chef Roblé and Co, America’s Next Top Model and more.

Alice Jackins

is a recent graduate of Bucknell University with a B.A. in Theatre, Spanish, and Women’s and Gender Studies. As the child of two theatre artists, Alice has found herself in theatres for as long as she can remember, and has filled many production roles over the course of her life. Alice has worked in a variety of theatrical settings, including Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, the immersive Paw Patrol Experience, the Stage Director and Choreographers fellowship at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, and London’s Bloomsbury Theatre. Other recent credits include Twelfth Night (Lighting Designer), Waiting for the 6 Train (Director), The Addams Family (Choreographer), Million Dollar Quartet (Asst. Stage Manager), and Unnamed Sophie McIntosh Play (Rachel u/s). More info about Alice can be found at alicejackins.com 

Athan Fischer

is currently a junior at Western Connecticut State University where he is pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota where he has performed in over 50 shows since the age of 9. Some of his favorite past credits include Rudolph in Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer the Musical, Race in Newsies, and Schroeder in You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown. He has spent the past 4 years working at a children’s theatre company in his hometown, and is so excited to be able to continue to work in children’s theatre in Connecticut as well.

Adam Petrosino

is a playwright, actor and technical designer based in Fairfield, CT. He is a junior at Sacred Heart University studying English and Theatre Arts, with an interest in pursuing a Playwriting MFA post-grad. Recent credits include: Calliope (Playwright), Torch Song (Ed), Quentin: A Roosevelt Musical (Male Swing), Fun Home (Assistant Director / Projection Design), and Peter and the Starcatcher (Light Design). 

Further credits and design portfolios can be found on his website: adampetrosino.com 

Isabella Vanore

is originally from Downingtown, Pennsylvania where she has been involved in theatre since the age of 12. Bella is a junior at Western Connecticut State University where she is pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre. WCSU credits include Dot/Marie (Standby) in Sunday in the Park with George and Ensemble in Legally Blonde. Some other past favorite roles include Katherine in Newsies and Dowager Empress in Anastasia. In her hometown, Bella has been actively involved in counseling for youth theatres and here in Connecticut she has been working for OPG for the past two years!