
A BIT ABOUT ME
My name is Kaylie Jones (she/her/hers), and I’m a fourth-year BFA Theatre Design, Technology, and Management student at Texas Tech University. I’ve been a proud member of the Stage Managers' Association since 2022 and currently serve as the Chair of the Texas Tech University chapter of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT).
As a stage manager, my primary goal is to serve as a strong voice for the production team, cast, and crew, while fostering a collaborative, comfortable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and empowered to create.
This past summer, I worked as the orchestra stage manager for the Aspen Chamber Symphony at the Aspen Music Festival and School. My responsibilities included overseeing rehearsals and performances, collaborating with stage crews, and ensuring smooth execution of eight weeks of programs in the Michael Klein Music Tent and Harris Concert Hall. I worked closely with the orchestra manager and librarian to update and maintain paperwork for rehearsals, changeovers, and performances, all while building strong relationships with crew members, artists, maestros, and orchestra musicians.
In addition to my work in theatre, I also serve as a student assistant for Texas Tech University Student Housing and as a student ambassador for the Texas Tech School of Visual and Performing Arts.
Outside of my professional life, I am an avid podcast listener, coffee enthusiast, reader, sudoku player, and Marvel fan. I’m also a proud plant mom to over 35 houseplants–not including my LEGO plants! When I’m not in rehearsal or calling cues, I love spending quality time with my friends, family, my wonderful partner, Will, and our two cats, Rosco and Marley.
Current Project: Assistant Stage Manager for The Nerve of Minerva, a new musical by Jaston Williams.
Upcoming Project: Orchestra Stage Manager for the 2025 summer season at the Aspen Music Festival and School.
Closing performance for the Aspen Chamber Symphony.
Sunset hiking in Aspen, CO.
Calling station for The Wolves.
Sweetest bookstore cat ever!
Afternoon bike ride!
Calling station for Bright Star.
Planting flowers!
Bright Star tape out.
Hiking in Palo Duro Canyon.
Best team of production and stage managers!
Santa Fe Opera sunset.
First day of rehearsal for the Aspen Chamber Symphony.
Hammocking in Lubbock. TX.
Les Misérables National Tour!
Sunset bike ride.
New plant! Thai Constellation Monstera.
Backstage during Santa Fe Opera apprentice scenes.
USITT Coffee & Donuts event!
Rosco on a walk in Santa Fe, NM.
USITT member picnic.
Building the Up house.
First day on campus at the Aspen Music Festival and School.
My apprentices and I at the Santa Fe Opera.
Backstage at the Buddy Holly Hall for TTU SoM's Ignite! Concert.
New plants!
Aspen Music Festival Reunion at USITT.
Apprentice Year at the Santa Fe Opera!
Hiding in the Percussion Section :)
Marley Stopping My Packing for USITT.
ETC 50 Year Anniversary Party!
Helping set up Will's display at KCACTF Region 6!
Hat prototype for Costume Design Studio.
Reunion with Hannah at USITT!
KCACTF Dinner!
Calling The Wolves ⚽️
Innovation...