Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Gianna Schuetz-McKinnis, SHRM-CP, is a skilled professional with extensive experience in company management and human resources, currently serving as the Company Manager at Chicago Shakespeare Theater since September 2021. Previous roles include Business Coordinator at Williamstown Theatre Festival and Executive Director at Ghostlight Repertory Theatre. Gianna has also held positions in financial management and operations, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational skills across various theatre organizations. Academic credentials include an Executive Certification in HR Management and Analytics from The Wharton School and dual Bachelor degrees in Business Administration and Theatre from the University of Mississippi.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
A Regional Tony Award recipient, Chicago Shakespeare Theater produces a year-round season—plays, musicals, world premieres, family productions, and theatrical presentations from around the globe—alongside nationally recognized education programming, each year serving tens of thousands of students, teachers, and lifelong learners. Founded in 1986, the Theater’s onstage work has expanded to as many as twenty productions and 650 performances annually. Dedicated to welcoming the next generation of theatergoers, one in four audience members is under the age of eighteen. As a nonprofit organization, Chicago Shakespeare works to embrace diversity, prioritize inclusion, provide equitable opportunities, and offer an accessible experience for all. On the Theater’s three stages at its home on Navy Pier, in classrooms and neighborhoods across the city, and in venues around the world, Chicago Shakespeare is a multifaceted cultural hub—inviting audiences, artists, and community members to share powerful stories that connect and inspire.