A pragmatic bridge between design and production

Reesha Agarwal builds her work around a simple, practical premise: creative vision only succeeds when matched by rigorous operational discipline. As a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Manager, she has shaped a role in New York City that places her squarely between design agencies, draftspeople, and shop-floor craftspeople. Her focus is on turning concept into a safe, repeatable, and buildable reality.

Hands-on leadership on high-pressure builds

Agarwal’s career includes project management roles at several well-known New York production houses. She has served as Project Manager at Tom Carroll Scenery, Associate Project Manager at Daedalus Design & Production, Technical Event Manager at Gala Productions, and she is currently Project Manager at Pink Sparrow. Across these roles she has overseen multi-departmental teams working in carpentry, metalwork, scenic art, and with specialized subcontractors.

A defining moment came at Tom Carroll Scenery during Manhattan Theatre Club’s off-Broadway premiere of Vladimir at New York City Center Stage I in August 2024. Faced with a complex build and tight structural demands, Agarwal moved beyond standard project oversight to execute complete drafting and structural calculations for the production. By translating creative concepts into precise shop-floor drawings, she guided the team from initial layout through final load-in while maintaining quality and safety.

Leading major scenic and touring projects

After Tom Carroll Scenery, Agarwal joined Daedalus Design & Production as Associate Project Manager, where she led project execution for major scenic work, including the Stereophonic National Tour. Those projects required coordinating logistics across shops and venues, and ensuring documentation and handoffs kept fabrication on schedule without compromising design intent.

How she organizes complex builds

Agarwal’s approach emphasizes clear communication and precise documentation. She relies on transparent reporting, detailed bill-of-materials documentation, and structured shop-to-shop handoffs to reduce ambiguity. Her project plans account for the realities of production: sequencing work so carpentry, metalwork, and scenic art can proceed without interference, and building in checkpoints for structural review and safety sign-off.

Current focus at Pink Sparrow

At Pink Sparrow in Brooklyn, Agarwal directs experiential activations and custom installations for global brands. Her role requires managing high-stakes timelines, coordinating cross-disciplinary teams, and ensuring on-site problem solving during installation and load-in. Her drafting experience combined with hands-on project management helps projects meet both creative and operational goals.

Education and continuous learning

Agarwal couples professional practice with formal training. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Stage and Production Management from Carnegie Mellon University, where she graduated with University Honors and College Honors. She is also pursuing a Master of Business Administration in Data Analytics and Information Technology at Monroe University. That blend of production training and data-driven management informs how she frames project risk, resource allocation, and scheduling.

A practical leadership philosophy

Agarwal’s leadership style is pragmatic and centered on problem solving. She views project management as the operational architecture that lets designers and craftspeople focus on their strengths. Rather than abstract directives, she offers tangible guidance: clear drawings, reliable materials lists, and a steady cadence of communication. Those habits help teams move quickly without sacrificing workmanship or safety.

In New York’s fast-moving production environment, Agarwal acts as an operational bridge, translating design intent into reproducible builds and reliable installations. Her combination of shop-floor experience, drafting ability, and academic training positions her as a project manager who helps creative work stand up in the physical world.