Biography
Director of Performance Operations for Music Jennifer Rimmer leads the production and orchestra teams for the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. She oversees performances and events, and strengthens community partnerships through collaborations and venue rentals. She also manages event logistics for special projects, such as the 50th Anniversary Gala and Community Day.
Jennifer has stage managed for more than 25 professional opera companies across the U.S. Most recently, she was the Director of Production and Orchestra Manager for Tulsa Opera, and Production Stage Manager for the Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Wolf Trap Opera, and Spoleto Festival USA, where she also served as Orchestra Operations Manager. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from the University of Maryland.
In her free time, Jennifer designs escape rooms, interactive audio dramas, and roleplaying games. She enjoys stage combat and training on the trapeze.