A bit about me!
Hi, and welcome! My name is Kaylie Jones (she/her/hers), and I’m a freelance stage manager working in theatre, dance, and opera currently based in Dallas, TX.
As a stage manager, my focus is on being a clear, reliable voice for the production team, cast, and crew. I care deeply about creating a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to do their best work.
This past summer, I served as the Special Events Stage Manager for the Aspen Music Festival and School. I oversaw rehearsals and performances, worked closely with stage crews, and supported the smooth execution of eight weeks of programming in both the Michael Klein Music Tent and Harris Concert Hall. I collaborated with orchestra management and librarian teams to maintain rehearsal, changeover, and performance paperwork while building strong working relationships with crew members, artists, 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.
Outside of work, I’m a podcast listener, coffee lover, reader, sudoku player, and big Marvel fan. I’m also a proud plant mom with over 35 houseplants—not counting my LEGO plants. When I’m not in rehearsal or calling cues, you’ll usually find me with friends, family, or my cats, Rosco and Edison.
Recent Projects: Special Events Stage Manager at the Aspen Music Festival and School (June 2025 – August 2025); Production Stage Manager for Verdigris Ensemble’s Betty’s Notebook immersive experience (September 2025); Calling Stage Manager for Ballet Wichita’s Dracula (October 2025); Backstage Manager for Fort Worth Country Day School’s Elf Jr. (November 2025); Associate Stage Manager & Show Caller for TACA’s Masquerade Gala (November 2025); Production Support for Verdigris Ensemble’s Christmas Caroling (November 2025).
Current Project: The Nutcracker Deck Stage Manager at Fort Worth Country Day School (December 2025).
Upcoming Project: Conservatory Ballet Concert Deck Stage Manager at Fort Worth Country Day School (December 2025).
Aspen Music Festival and School Meadows Campus 2025 Team.
Closing performance for the Aspen Chamber Symphony.
Aspen Music Festival and School 2025 Stage Managers.
Sunset hiking in Aspen, CO.
Music of John Williams!
Calling station for The Wolves.
Sweetest bookstore cat ever!
Opera Benefit Team!
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.
A Feast of Music Team!
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.
Graduation photos!
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 ⚽️
Aspen, CO rainbow!
Santa Fe Opera apprentice year!
Wind Orchestra OM/SM Team!
Last Day at University Student Housing! 3.5 years!
Santa Fe Opera apprentice scenes SM team.
Fly by Night Rehearsal.
Santa Fe Opera Apprentice Year!
Spring 2025 B.F.A Review.
Rosco and Edison!
Basalt, CO.
At my favorite park in Aspen, CO!