Jess is a South Australian stage manager and theatrical all-rounder. Since graduating UniSA with a Bachelor of Arts in 2020, she has collaborated on many productions and festivals, ranging from local open mics to international tours.

Jess’ backstage credits include Sweeney Todd (ASM, State Opera South Australia), The Golden Cockerel (ASM, Adelaide Festival), Frozen (Dresser, Disney Theatrical), A Little Life (Props, Adelaide Festival), Emil & the Detectives Australia/New Zealand/Hong Kong Tour (SM, Slingsby), Elvis: A Musical Revolution (ASM, David Venn Enterprises), Into the Woods (SM, Elder Conservatorium Music Theatre) and, most recently, A Concise Compendium of Wonder (SM, Slingsby).

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Today, 9 October 2025, eight of South Australia’s leading youth arts organisations launched a .