Jessica Bird Beza
Director

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Testimonials

 
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“As a playwright, you can have no greater director championing your work than Jessica Bird.  I trusted Jessica and her vision for the piece immediately, and continue to trust her with first drafts as well as polished scripts. She truly has a knack for shepherding a piece through its infancy and into adulthood.”

Lance Arthur Smith, Playwright

"Jessica has been one of the most dedicated and brightest artists to come through our door, and I always tell everyone that 'If you need something difficult done, give it to Jessica.' "

Sam Woodhouse, San Diego REP's Artistic Director

"Jessica Bird is a smart and ambitious leader. She is a fierce visionary guide, eager to collaborate with the teams she assembles. She fosters a working group that excels in surprising creative solutions. When working as her Lighting Designer, I felt more creative."

Sherrice Mojgani, Lighting Designer God of Carnage

"Jessica’s calm guidance and elegant craftsmanship gave me the confidence to play this part, which frankly scared the shit out of me. I believe she is the future of the theater. She understands what people want to see and think about, right now, in this bubble of time that we live in."

Nick Cagle, AEA Actor Uncanny Valley

"Immersing myself in the world of The Laramie Project was one of the most gratifying theatrical experiences I have ever had. Jess was very helpful in guiding me to discover the power of vulnerability on stage as well as realizing the significance of being present with the ensemble of scene partners sharing the stage with me."

Lucas Goodman, Student Actor The Laramie Project

 

Bio

Jessica Bird Beza (she/hers) is a Bay Area based director, producer, and coach. Since October 2019, she has served as Executive Artistic Director at Playwrights Foundation in San Francisco, CA on the traditional lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone people. She has a wide range of experience in the professional theatre working as a casting director, stage manager, producer, general manager, nonprofit consultant, and a director for professional and youth companies, working on over 150 projects, as an administrator or director, collaborating with hundreds of different people.

Through every leadership position, she strives to develop community by embodying authenticity and radical collaboration that empowers all involved to rise to their best selves believing that the whole is only as strong as its collective individuals. In 2022, she formally started her journey as a coach, after informally practicing for many years. Her greatest joy is found in supporting and championing others to be their best most authentic selves.  Read full bio