Briana Maxwell is the Production Director for Performing Arts at Iowa inclusive of the Department of Theatre Arts, Department of Dance and the School of Music at the University of Iowa. Prior to this role she served thirteen years as the Production Stage Manager for the UI Department of Dance and School of Music Opera. In addition to the University of Iowa, she has had the privilege of working at Williamstown Theatre Festival, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, Riverside Shakespeare Festival, Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre, and The Old Creamery Theatre. Originally from Clarksville, TN, she now happily resides in North Liberty with her husband, their three lovely and spirited children, and two dogs.