Vance 'Vinko' McKenzie is a Lighting Designer, Technician and Programmer based out of Denver Colorado. He currently servers as Resident Lighting Designer and Technical Director for Ballet Nouveau Colorado.  He received his M.F.A. from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and his B.A. from the University of Northern Colorado.  He has worked for such companies as; Nevada Conservatory Theatre, Super Summer Theatre, Aspen Theatre in the Park, Little Theatre of the Rockies, Swamp Gravy and the University of Florida's School of Theatre and Dance.