A bit about me!

Hi, and welcome! My name is Kaylie Jones (she/her/hers), and I’m a freelance stage manager working across theatre, dance, choral performance, and opera, currently based in Dallas, TX.

As a stage manager, I aim to be a clear, reliable point of communication for production teams, artists, and crew. I care deeply about creating collaborative, inclusive environments where people feel supported, respected, and empowered to do their best work.

I currently serve as the Production and Events Associate and Production Stage Manager for Verdigris Ensemble’s 2025–2026 season. In this role, I attend venue walk-throughs, contract artists, research awards and recognitions, and provide comprehensive production support for the company.

This past summer, I worked as the Special Events Stage Manager for the Aspen Music Festival and School, overseeing rehearsals and performances across eight weeks of programming in both the Michael Klein Music Tent and Harris Concert Hall. I collaborated closely with stage crew, orchestra management, and librarian teams to maintain rehearsal, changeover, and performance documentation while building strong working relationships with artists, crew members, and maestros.

Beyond the arts, I spent 3.5 years as a student assistant with Texas Tech University Student Housing and 1.5 years as a student ambassador for the Texas Tech School of Visual and Performing Arts, experiences that strengthened my communication, leadership, and patron-facing skills.

Outside of work, I’m an avid podcast listener (currently loving Normal Gossip and Science Vs.), a coffee enthusiast, reader, sudoku player, and huge Marvel fan. I’m also a proud plant parent and love spending time outdoors. When I’m not in rehearsal or calling cues, you’ll usually find me with friends, family, or my cats, Rosco and Edison.

What’s Next for Me? Verdigris Ensemble’s John Cage’s "Hymns and Variations" performance at the Nasher Sculpture Center. Get your tickets HERE.