Madison Jackson is an opera director whose work combines creativity, collaboration, and a deep passion for storytelling on stage. She has directed productions such as The Ghosts of Versailles and The Stronger at the University of Texas, A Firework Unexploded at TUBU Fest, while also shaping new talent through opera scene showcases.

As an assistant director, Madison has worked on a wide range of repertoire, including Carmen, The Queen of Spades, Die Fledermaus, and Amahl and the Night Visitors, bringing a thoughtful and detail-oriented approach to each production. Her stage management credits include La Bohème with The University of Texas, Carmen with Opera Bastide, and Julius Caesar with Austin Shakespeare, further grounding her artistry in the collaborative and practical side of theater-making.

Beyond opera, Madison has spent the past two years as a Production Assistant with the University of Texas Department of Theatre & Dance, where she has honed her organizational and leadership skills. From coordinating rehearsal schedules and managing calendars to overseeing inventory and vendor communications, she approaches every task with efficiency, adaptability, and teamwork.

All of these positions are highly personal and require an abundance of organizational skills and communication styles to interact with different groups of people. Madison’s work has ranged from presenting opera concepts to design teams, scheduling rehearsals for large casts, staging complex scenes, and creating countless checklists to ensure productions run smoothly. Her background gives her the confidence to tackle problems and craft solutions quickly and effectively. She also knows when to collaborate and check in with others, and when to take initiative and manage tasks independently.

Madison holds a BM in Vocal Performance from Texas State University and an MM in Opera Directing from the University of Texas, where she is now pursuing her DMA in Opera Directing. With upcoming projects including Downwind (a new opera) and Suor Angelica, she continues to build a career rooted in both innovation and tradition, bringing passion, artistry, and care to every story she helps bring to life.