Eric Leary is an accomplished young director and designer for theatre, opera, and dance. He is originally from Geneseo, New York, and earned his BA at SUNY Geneseo in both theatre and physics. His previous work includes manufacturing precision optical instruments, astrophysics, and electrics crew work at Geva Theatre Center and Barrington Stage Company. He is currently based in the Hudson Valley where he works as the Assistant Technical Director for Bard College. His favorite directing credits include Red by John Logan and Verdi's Aida. When he is not directing or helping create new works, he can be found hiking in the Catskills or chasing after his cats.