O’Gara is a graduate of Boston University. She spent over 15years with the Huntington Theatre Company in Boston, where most recentlyshe was Associate Producer. She played an active role in helping to developnew plays by writers such as Craig Lucas, Melinda Lopez and Lydia Diamond.She also served as director for many award-winning plays. O’Gara is the recipient of the LoisRoach Award for Outstanding Commitment to The Boston Theatre Community.O’Gara takes the helm at KTC from Artistic Director, writer and  all-around creative force,Rachel Lampert, who recently retired after 20 years.