Ben Stephenson

Ben Stephenson is a seasoned professional in the field of technical theatre and event management, currently serving as a Senior Project Manager at Encore since July 2022. With extensive experience as a Stage Manager for Life is Beautiful, LLC since August 2017, Ben has been responsible for event stage management and production advances for the Huntridge Stage. Prior roles include Assistant Build Site Supervisor at Enchant and a long tenure at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, where Ben held various positions such as Technical Manager and Head Carpenter. Additional experience spans roles at ONE DROP, Wynn Las Vegas, NETworks Presentations, and the Center for Southern Folklore. Ben holds a Bachelor's Degree in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology from Illinois Wesleyan University.