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