Live Event Experience Designer / Show Producer + Emcee Coach

I’m developing a new recurring live Christian storytelling experience and am looking for an experienced live event experience designer, show producer, creative director, or consultant to help shape the format before launch. This is not primarily an event-planning or logistics role. I’m looking for someone who understands how to turn strong individual content into a cohesive, memorable live show. I need strategic and creative guidance around: Overall show flow and run of show Pacing and emotional arc Speaker/story sequencing Openings, transitions, breaks, and closing moments Audience engagement and participation Creating memorable signature moments without becoming gimmicky Music, staging, lighting, and production considerations Identifying friction in the audience experience Developing a format that is repeatable but does not become predictable Coaching me as the host/emcee, including stage presence, timing, transitions, audience engagement, ad-libbing, and moving naturally between serious and lighter moments The ideal candidate has experience with live entertainment programming, experiential events, conferences, talk-show formats, or other audience-centered live productions. I’m particularly interested in someone who thinks about the entire audience journey and understands that memorable experiences come from intentional design, not simply adding more activities or production. Additional details will be shared with shortlisted candidates after an NDA is signed. When applying, please briefly describe a live experience you helped shape creatively, your role in developing its show flow/audience experience, and any experience you have coaching hosts or emcees.