The new Director of the Pella Opera House Kevin McQuaid says that his first week as Director of the Pella Opera House has gone well. McQuaid He tells KNIA/KRLS he came from Washington state to head the Opera House because the position is an opportunity to work more with the arts and it puts him closer to family that’s here in the Midwest. He says that he looks forward to building upon the already great programs that the Pella Opera House offers.