About Kenny Specialties, Inc
A Versatile Stage Manager
With over 40 years experience calling shows for Theatre, Ballet, Corporate and Entertainment events, he offers a wealth of knowledge & experience to assist you with your meeting…large or small.
He trained at Loyola University with Dennis Zacek and Raoul Johnson.
Six seasons as PSM at North Light Theatre outside Chicago, six seasons as PSM on the Ruth Page production of the Nutcracker Ballet, at Arie Crown Theatre in Chicago, shows at Victory Gardens, Spectrum Summer Theatre and the Goodman in Chicago gave him the skills to organize, rehearse and call Corporate Events of any size. (was his training ground)
Interspersed with his Stage Management life, John has worked on many movies and TV shows, coordinating and meshing with crews form all over.
A balls of his feet kind of guy, he’ll come to the stage to help coach a presenter if you want him to. He’ll record voiceovers and announcements if needed and even do them live if necessary.
A showman himself, he has a “feel for the audience” that will help you get your message across.
He has worked all over the US, in Canada and in Germany.
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome to the booth…
JOHN KENNY!
A Proven Track Record
Mary Kenny's experience runs from 2 seasons at Northlight Theatre, 3 seasons ASM for the Ruth Page Nutcracker at Arie Crown Theatre, Chicago, 10 seasons directing grammar school musicals (some with over 100 kids in the cast), countless corporate ASM jobs and Calling 3 or 4 shows a year for the last 10. (including the closing ceremony of the Gay Games held in Chicago in 2006) Client presenters and hired talent alike, appreciate her knowledge, organization and professionalism back stage. Ladies and Gentlemen, you can't go wrong with Mary Kenny on your team.
Event Consultation
With over 8 years coordination the technical aspects of meetings and awards shows for Tribune Corp. and the Wrigley Company, John will consult with you on your next small to midsize event.