We are passionate professionals with decades of experience in global live entertainment, from internationally touring shows and immersive experiences to theme park attractions and brand activations. The breadth of our expertise gives us a unique perspective and a keen understanding of your end-to-end customer journey, which allows us to produce with achievability and business goals in mind. We will guide you from ideation and concept to feasibility and production to event open, operation, and close —in whole or in part.
Our Founders
Nancy Hutson
“When creative freedom and dedication to planning co-exist, the possibilities are limitless.”
Nancy Hutson is passionate about bringing creative talents together to craft the best guest experiences possible and knows that combining that passion with planning is the key to success. With a Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management and expertise in both creative development and operational execution, she merges the best of all worlds through realistic, inspired theatrical productions. Known for her attention to detail and collaborative leadership style, she thrives on bringing clients’ ideas and visions to life in unexpected ways.
Nancy leverages her years of expertise to deliver live shows, experiences, and events for Full Stop Productions, including creative direction for L.O.L. Surprise Live! VIP Party, LEGO World Parade for LEGOLAND California, Norwegian Cruise Line productions, and creative development for brands Mattel, MGA and Spin Master.
Throughout her career, Nancy and her teams have created many IAAPA award-winning productions featuring major brands for theme parks, cruise lines, and arenas around the world.
Chris Nobels
“Sometimes attention to the smallest detail creates the biggest wow.”
Chris Nobels knows that the details make all the difference when producing live entertainment. Drawing on more than two decades of theatrical and touring experience, Chris understands what seemingly small elements can create a big wow and which will be lost within the production. He brings this expertise to clients, guiding them through the ideation, design, installation, and production processes to help their vision come to life while also meeting the client’s business goals.
Chris’ work at Full Stop Productions includes launching FloridaRAMA, an immersive art and entertainment destination, creative direction and project management for interactive marketing activations for Lionsgate including Saw and Clerks III, creative direction and project management for Callaway Gardens, LEGOLAND, Mattel and MGA.
Previously, Chris was a producer for the world’s largest live family entertainment company, overseeing the creative on all new touring shows and the global launch of brands such as Marvel Universe Live! and Jurassic World Live Tour and the reimagining of Disney On Ice.
Our Team
Brandon Copeland, Director of Production
“Watching a concept evolve from initial sketches to reality fills me with immense joy, and playing a behind-the-scenes role in a project’s success gives me great satisfaction.”
Brandon Copeland’s diverse career has given him a well-rounded perspective on live entertainment. His journey began as a performer, working as an acrobat on Norwegian Cruise Lines and a vocalist at Walt Disney World. Over the next fifteen years, he expanded his expertise, taking on roles as a props designer, project manager, casting specialist, and program director. The wide range of positions has allowed him to master various aspects of live entertainment, making him a versatile and seasoned professional in the industry.
As Director of Production for Full Stop Productions, Brandon ensures each project runs smoothly from conception to completion, meeting artistic standards, budgetary requirements, and deadlines. With a deep understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement, and contracting, he is skilled in managing functional operations and projects. His philosophy of streamlining operations and increasing organizational efficiency aligns perfectly with Full Stop Productions’ commitment to fiscal responsibility for its clients.
A Georgia native, Brandon earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music Performance from Point University in Atlanta.