I use my skills as a theatrical storyteller to elevate narratives that celebrate the human spirit and foster understanding.

What is Garrett Doing?


Garrett now serves as the Artistic Director for Bump in the Night Theatre Company. A new theatre company dedicated to exploring the horror genre in the theatrical space. We've hosted a number of play readings directed by Garrett and starring a host of extremely talented Chicago actors. Visit our website for more info!
6/27/2024

Garrett has the immense pleasure of directing Bump in the Night Theatre's first production, Euripides Medea! Opening June 27th at the Jarvis Square Theatre, this is going to be a great show. bumpinthenightchi.com for tickets and information.
9/1/2023

This Halloween, Garrett will be working with Playhouse 38 in Geneva, IL as the director on their world premiere production of The Shadow Over Dunwich by Jonathan Tobin. This spooky story opens October 27th.
7/1/2023

Garrett is excited to be back at PrideArts to serve as intimacy director for their Chicago Premiere production of Gay Card. This production runs August 2023.
5/15/2023

Garrett will be serving as the intimacy director for Boeing Boeing presented by Dunes Summer Theatre in Michigan City, IN. This hilarious show will open June 2nd.
2/15/2023

Garrett will be directing The Arnold Palmer Show presented by Masters of Sketch and Three Brothers Theatre in Waukegan, IL. This hilarious half improv/half sketch show will open March 31st and run thru April 22nd.
2/15/2023
Garrett will be directing a piece as part of BYOT Production's 24 hour play festival.
10/15/2022

Garrett will be attending the Director's Gathering Convening virtual conference on October 15th-17th. He can't wait to connect with fellow directors at this awesome event!
7/19/2022

Garrett is excited to begin his Level 2 training in Intimacy Direction with IDC! He is excited to continue his journey with this important work.
6/30/2022


Garrett is currently working with PrideArts in Chicago as their Intimacy Director for their production of Tommy on Top by Chris Woodley!

Tommy on Top played from June 15th to July 17th 2022
"Fight choreography by Jack Mcelroy and intimacy choreographer Garrett McCann have nicely integrated scenarios with close contact into the performance." AroundTheTownChicago.com