
About Us
Mission.
The mission of Fort Worth Opera is to enrich people's lives with performances and programs that educate, entertain, inspire, and expand the horizons of current and future audiences.
Values.
Fort Worth Opera is committed to maintaining the highest possible standards of equality; to embracing diversity, giving voice to qualified people of all genders, races, and orientations, on and off the stage; and to transmitting to people of all ages the highest possible standards of fundamental human decency and a civil society.
Purpose.
Fort Worth Opera is committed to producing opera of the highest possible artistic quality and integrity; to identifying and training talented young American singers; to serving as a crucible for creating new American operas; to joining forces with other arts organizations in significant collaborations; and to stimulating curiosity and creativity in people of all ages through its Education Program.
Vision.
Our vision is to bring the communities of Fort Worth and North Texas closer together through inclusive musical experience, to cultivate young singers into the next generation of opera stars, and to be a world-renowned venue for new and innovative operatic works. We seek to bring the world of opera to Fort Worth and represent Fort Worth to the opera world.
Leadership

Angela Turner Wilson
General and Artistic Director

Alfrelynn Roberts
Associate Artistic Director
Chorus Master
Development

Jennifer Appleman
Associate Director of Development

Beth Getchell
Institutional Giving Officer
Education

Sheran Goodspeed Keyton
Director of COT Production and Civic Impact

Charlene Lotz DMA
Head of Music & Music Director for Children's Opera Theatre

Nikki Washington
Sr. Manager of COT Production and Civic Impact

Meredith Browning
COT Production
and Civic Impact Assistant
Finance

Faye Falconnier
Accountant and Business Operations

Mary Goosens
CFO
Marketing

Chris Robinson
Sr. Manager of Design
and Digital Content

Collins Osei
Director of IT
and Systems Administration

Ariana Stephens
Box Office Lead

Marc Morgan
Box Office Associate
Production

Justin A. Miller
Director of Production

Jacob Hope
Assistant Production Manager