Jessica, an Austin based opera director, is starting her third year with Indianapolis Opera.  She works as the Resident Assistant Director, Production Coordinator, and Resident Artists Program Director.  This next year she will be directing the mainstage production of “Il barbiere di Siviglia”.

She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Opera Direction from the University of Texas Austin, where she was the department teaching assistant.  She also holds a Master of Music in Opera Direction from UT Austin, a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and a Bachelor of Science in Technical Theatre from West Texas A&M University.

Her Doctoral Recital Paper was titled “Condensed Opera: 45 minute versions of The Barber of Seville and Other Operas to Cultivate Opera Appreciation in Young Students”.  In her paper, she looks at current student outreach around the country, and how best to cultivate the next generation of opera goers.

Past directing credits include: Charlie Parker’s “Yardbird”, Gallantry, Veteran Journeys, Perfect as a Pony, Monon Town Musicians (Indy Opera), Little Women, At the Statue of Venus, Speed Dating Tonight, Das Lied von der Erde, Four Dialogues (UT Austin), Cendrillon by Aboulker and Pomme d’Api (FAVA France), as well as numerous opera scenes.

Past costume design credits include: Metamorphoses, A Christmas Carol, The Who’s Tommy, Aida, The Fantastics (Amarillo Little Theatre), Bent (Avenue 10), Marfa Lights (West Texas A&M University), Nora (Amarillo College).

Upcoming

Stage Director
Il barbiere di Siviglia, Rossini
November 15, 16, 17, 2025
Indianapolis Opera

Stage Director
50th Anniversary Legacy Opera Gala
March 22, 2025
Indianapolis Opera

Assistant Stage Director
West Side Story, Sondheim
May 9, 10, 11, 2025
Indianapolis Opera

Stage Director
Children’s Outreach: Figaro!, Jessica Burton and Lyndsay Moy
2024-2025 Season
Indianapolis Opera

Stage Director
Resident Artists Scenes and Outreach programs
2024-2025 Season
Indianapolis Opera