Michael Shann
Producer - corporate events, large scale sports events\' ceremonies, theatrical productions in non-traditional venues
- Role
- Producer at Mount Rushmore Society
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Shann
Michael Shann is an experienced producer with 20+ years with Disney, followed by 7+ years w/Young Presidents Organization (YPO). He is currently working with the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games as Executive Producer, Ceremonies. Recent producing experience includes BaAM Productions/FIFA World Cup 2026 recruiting, the 2022 NHL Winter Classic, MEP-Force Conference for GForce Global Marketing, the Mount Rushmore Society Spirit of America Gala, NATURE for Tiger/Lion Arts and VOXSPEX concerts. Other producing projects include a multiple city pharma product launch for Alcon, Minnesota Vikings Halftime Tribute to Prince w/Minnesota Orchestra at US Bank Stadium, the 2016 YPO EDGE Dubai Conference, Closing Ceremony for the XXII Winter Olympic Games and Closing Ceremony & Opening/Closing for the 2015 Pan Am & Parapan Am Games. With a strategic approach and experience managing cross-functional teams, he is results driven with a proven track record in world-class events. Michael also produces and directs live theater. Current Projects: Mt Rushmore Society: Spirit of America Gala 20••••26 Special Olympics USA Games - Executive Producer, Ceremonies Recent Projects:Co-producer - VOXSPEX Room Producer for MAP Digital MetaMeetingsBaAM Productions\' Entertainment Producer for the NHL\'s 2022 Winter Classic Production Director: Mill City Summer Opera, Minneapolis MN 2018 -\'19Consultant for Augsburg University\'s 150th Anniversary Planning 2018 -\'19Director, product launch for Alcon, a Novartis division, for Rymark International Producer, Minnesota Vikings halftime show for 2016 opening home game Presidents\' Organization (YPO): Executive Producer, Global EDGE Conference, Dubai 2016 Producer, 2015 Pan Am Games Closing and ParaPan Am Opening & Closing Ceremonies, Toronto, CanadaProducer, Closing Ceremony for the XXII Winter Olympic Games, Sochi 2014 Producer, Vistage 2013 Int\'l Chair & Member ConferenceYoung Presidents\' Organization (YPO): Producer, Global Leadership Summit 2011YPO: Executive Producer, Events 2002 -\'09Walt Disney Company: Management & Producer roles: Creative Entertainment and Disneyland International
Experience
Producer
Mar 2023 — Present · Rapid City, SD, US
Michael is currently Producer for the Mount Rushmore Society\'s annual (20••••26) Spirit of America Gala.
Education
Black Hills State University
Honorary PhD, Public Serice
2015 — 2015
Florida State University
Master of Fine Arts, Stage Directing
1973 — 1975
Black Hills State University
B.S.ed, History, Theater
1966 — 1970
Florida State University
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Stage Directing
Skills
- Live Events
- Corporate Events
- Branded Entertainment
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Theatrical Production
- Stage Unions
- Production Management
- Stage Management
- Association Management
- Seminar Marketing
- Trade Shows
- Producing
- Leadership
- Event Management
- International Conferences
- Outdoor Drama
- Event Planning
- Musical Theatre
- Production Managment
- Stage Direction
- Destination Events
- Directing
- Strategic Content Development
- Entertainment
- Festivals
- Stage
- Live Event Producer
- Outdoor Advertising
- Social Media
- Concert Production
- Cruise Line Entertainment
- Nonprofits
- Theatre
- Set Design
- Creative Direction
- Video
- Seminar Development
- Event Producing
- Theme Parks
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