The combined team of allied partners that make up Brawner & Associates includes producers, designers and creators of live events, production industry safety experts, lighting, audio and video designers and technicians, scenic designers, project managers, television producers and theatrical consultants. Our uncompromising desire to take care of the client, unparalleled staff, a strong devotion to faith, integrity, and budget conscious forward-thinking design solutions set us apart in our industry.

Donnie Brawner, President, Principal Designer & Consultant
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Donnie Brawner has been blessed with over 20 years of experience in live event production, entertainment and theatrical design. He is creative, manages a team of artisans and gets results. But most importantly he has a driving passion for doing the right thing and respecting his client’s true desires. He runs his company with the highest ethical standards.

His career started with supervision of entertainment operations at Six Flags in St. Louis MO and then the Grand Palace Theatre in Branson MO where Donnie was the Lighting Director for five years. The 4,000 seat - 1992 CMA venue of the year would bring over 3,000 shows throughout his stay including an entire host of theatrical productions, television, concerts & faith based events. Donnie spent three years designing and managing events nationwide for DHP in Springfield MO and consulting on a variety of entertainment projects and theatres. Read more.

People Who Make The Difference

Karen Brawner, Vice-President Design Services
Karen’s college career at Missouri Southern University concentrated on the inner workings of the theatre, from stage management to lighting and technical direction. In 1990 Karen took a position with Automated Studio Lighting in Glendale, California, implementing the now industry standard “Hits” inventory tracking system. Upon her return to Missouri Karen furthered her experience by working in financial planning, business administration and as a production technician for a Joplin, MO-based television station. In 1995 Karen met Donnie Brawner as she accepted a position in the lighting division of the Grand Palace theatre in Branson, MO. Karen also worked for the Miracle Corporation as a CADD training specialist. Karen moved on to Downhome Productions, a lighting production company, to work both as an assistant to Donnie’s design projects. Read More.