Hi! I'm McKenna.
I make ambitious ideas happen.
Production Manager. Creative problem-solver. Professional behind the scenes person.
I'm a live entertainment professional working at the intersection of production, operations, and creative experiences. From concert venues and immersive attractions to large-scale installations, I specialize in bringing big ideas to life - and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.
Currently based in Cincinnati, Ohio,
I'm the Production Manager at Bogart's with Live Nation Entertainment.
A career built behind the scenes.
My career started in theatre, where I quickly discovered that I was just as interested in making the magic happen as I was in the magic itself. What began in stage management evolved into a career spanning live events, themed entertainment, experiential design, and live music.
Along the way, I've managed creative teams, coordinated complex installations, helped bring immersive environments to life, and worked on projects ranging from original theatrical productions to experiences for some of the biggest names in entertainment.
Today, as a Production Manager with Live Nation Entertainment, I oversee the behind-the-scenes operations that bring live music to the stage. It's a fast-paced world of moving parts, tight timelines, creative personalities, and unexpected challenges - which is exactly where I thrive.
While the environments have changed, my approach hasn't: lead with intention, take care of the people doing the work, and never lose sight of the experience we're creating.
Experience
LIVE MUSIC & CONCERT PRODUCTION
Live Nation Entertainment
Production Manager | Bogart's
Overseeing show operations, advancing, production logistics, crew coordination, and the countless details that make live music possible.
THEMED ENTERTAINMENT & INSTALLATIONS
Plague Productions
Production / Project Manager
Managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects across immersive attractions, seasonal entertainment, and branded experiences.
CREATIVE RESEARCH & DESIGN LEADERSHIP
Savannah College of Art and Design
MFA, Themed Entertainment Design
Leading collaborative research and design initiatives exploring experiential storytelling, emerging technologies, accessibility, and the future of entertainment.
The experience matters. So do the people behind it.
I believe the best experiences are built by people who care - about the details, about each other, and about the audience on the other side of the curtain.
My approach to production is equal parts creative thinking, operational precision, and people-first leadership. I care about creating environments where teams feel supported, collaboration comes naturally, and everyone has what they need to do their best work.
Accessibility and inclusion are especially important to me. Having grown up navigating the world with a chronic condition, I've developed a deep appreciation for the difference thoughtful design and intentional leadership can make. Through my involvement with the Arthritis Foundation and my work across entertainment, I continue to advocate for experiences and environments that welcome more people to participate.
Because creating something extraordinary means very little if people are left out of experiencing it.
Education
OSHA 10 Certification
2026
Savannah College of Art and Design
MFA, Themed Entertainment Design
2025
Outstanding Achievement Award in Creative Technology
North Central College (North Central University Naperville)
BA, Theatrical Design & Technology and Theatre: Directing & Dramaturgy
Minor in Philosophy | 2023
The Toolkit
Production & Operations
Show advancing · Event logistics · Production scheduling · Budget management · Crew coordination · Vendor relations · On-site operations
Project & Creative Management
Project planning · Cross-functional leadership · Creative development · Experiential production · Installation management · Stakeholder communication
Technical & Design
Technical theatre · Scenic production · Production documentation · Drafting & visualization · Audio/lighting workflows
Leadership & Communication
Team development · Creative problem-solving · Training & mentorship · Accessibility advocacy · Process improvement
Software & Platforms
Modeling & Rendering
Revit · AutoCAD · LayOut · SketchUp · Vectorworks · Enscape · Renderworks · Podium
Management & Operations
Trello · Asana · monday.com · Smartsheet · Basecamp · Gusto · ADP · Concur · Dext · TripIt · ABI · Rome · Verkada · TM1
Communication, Visualization & Collaboration
Figma · Miro · Canva · Procreate · Slack · Discord · Zoom
Adobe Creative Cloud
Acrobat · Express · Photoshop · Illustrator · Lightroom
Google Workspace
Docs · Sheets · Slides · Calendar · Gmail · Meet
Microsoft 365
Word · Excel · PowerPoint · Teams · Outlook
Apple Productivity
Pages · Keynote · Calendar · Mail