Jordanna Rose

Current Position

Experience

San Diego Opera

2019 - Present
San Diego, CA

Artistic Administrator

2019 - Present
• Primary contact for all agents and singers, directors, and conductors • Negotiate, prepare and execute all contracts for singers, directors and conductors • Assist with casting and season planning for all shows and future seasons • Artistic representative on the EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) Committee, setting policy for diverse casting and employment • Arrange air travel and assist with housing for all artists • Assist with yearly budgeting on behalf of the artistic department • Maintain and update casting data base • Coordinate, run and review Company auditions, both in San Diego and New York, for purposes of casting • Serve on and provide input to Covid-19 safety committee to create policy and standard operating procedures for all rehearsals and performances • Prepare and submit visa applications for foreign artists • Coordinate with marketing and development departments for use of artists throughout their residencies • Create check requests and distribute per diems and pay checks to all singers, directors, and conductors • Primary resource for interpretation, understanding and execution of AGMA collective bargaining agreement on behalf of Company for all singers, directors, and conductors • Prepare and maintain reports, as needed, regarding ongoing and planned artisitic activities • Prepare and send out “Welcome Packets” to each artist including but not limited to: welcome letter, Standard Operating Procedures, local vendors list, anti-harassment policy, local transportation maps, directions to and from rehearsal and performance venues, contact lists, etc. • Proof all programs, prior to publication
New York, US; London, UK

Assistant Artist Manager

2012 - 2014
Responsible for day-to-day management of New York office with support provided to international offices, including: • Conduct research and prepare materials identifying potential opportunities for represented artists with musical companies • Design, update and maintain databases, including contacts, calendars and artists, to improve communications and efficiency among the company’s offices • Assist with identification of potential new artist clients • Preparation of artists’ publicity information, including artist biographies along with repertoire and availability • Communicate with musical companies to secure auditions and, ultimately, engagements • Schedule and coordinate auditions and engagements • Represent agency at auditions • Assess and critique artist auditions, including direct feedback to artist on performance and repertoire • Prepare correspondence among musical companies, agency and artists • Preliminary review and drafting of performance contracts • Coordinate travel logistics, housing arrangements, and preparation of travel documents, including visas • Prepare financial projections

Biography

Jordanna Rose

Artistic Administrator at San Diego Opera