Shannon McKinney (Lighting Design) Shannon McKinney is a lighting and scenic designer and teacher with over twenty-five years of professional experience.   She is based in Denver where her recent credits include designs at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival, The Denver Center Theatre Co, The Arvada Center, and Curious Theatre where she is a long-time Company Member.  Regional credits include Steppenwolf Theatre, Indiana Repertory Theatre, The Goodman Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre and The Alliance Theatre.  Shannon is a faculty member at the Univers   ity of Denver.   She has received six CTG Henry Awards for Outstanding Lighting Design.