AJ is stage manager who values honesty, reliability, humor, and compassion.

Check out AJ’s journey from stage managing in their hometown of Raleigh, NC to becoming the Stage Management Fellow at the Met Opera here:

AJ forms strong, communicative relationships with fellow collaborators and is always searching for opportunities to grow, both as a stage manager and person. As a leader, AJ prioritizes cultivating a welcoming, empathetic, and helpful stage management team. They have a degree in Stage Management from the School of Design and Production at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

AJ has always wanted a career involving music. They discovered their passion for opera after production assisting their university’s Winter Opera their first year. AJ thrives in fast-paced environments and finds joy in the art itself. They are currently working as production stage manager at Seagle Festival for the 2025 season.

AJ loves playing guitar, journaling, laughing with friends, and adventures. Last year, AJ spent a week solo hiking the Kerry Way in Ireland, and wants to continue exploring the world.