Links
Stage Managers Association (SMA) - An association of stage managers who work in theater, dance, opera, industrials, events and other venues. A great place to meet and talk with fellow stage managers. For employers, the site includes a searchable directory of stage managers and an option to post available stage management positions to the membership. Members receive current job postings and have regular opportunities to participate in social and networking events and job observation opportunities.
United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) - A great place to keep up with the latest in technical theatre. Also home to the Stage Management Mentor Project, providing opportunities for students and young professionals to gain hands-on experience at the annual USITT Conference & Stage Expo.
Unions
Actors Equity Association (AEA) - The union of actors and stage managers in American Theatre.
American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) - The labor union representing stage managers, opera and concert singers, and dancers at opera, concert, and dance companies in the United States. The AGMA web site provides links to many current collective bargaining agreements, links to all signatory companies, many resources for individual members, and current union news.
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) - Union of technical craftspeople working in theatre, film and television production, industrial shows, conventions, and more. Local 8, Local 126, Local 127
United Scenic Artists (USA) - Union of Scenic, Costume, and Lighting Designers and Scenic Artists in the United States.
Society of Stage Directors & Choreographers (SSDC) - Just what the name implies: the union of professional directors and choreographers for the stage.
APPS AND SOFTWARE FOR STAGE MANAGERS
VirtualCallboard - is a total theatre management solution for stage managers and production managers to organize, distribute and archive all their internal.
Stage Write - iPad applications for directors, choreographers, stage managers for use in theatre, opera, film and television events.
ShowTool SM - helps you manage better when time matters. A comprehensive suite of Stage Management utilities gives you the edge, helping you focus on what really matters. All of your information can be emailed from within the app, helping you create reports effortlessly.
SMBox - is a sophisticated show timing suite for professional stage managers, allowing for a completely customizable show timing experience.
Propared’s - mission is to redefine project management for live event professionals by offering customized productivity solutions that are useful, flexible, and efficient.
Stage Write - iPad applications for directors, choreographers, stage managers for use in theatre, opera, film and television events.
ShowTool SM - helps you manage better when time matters. A comprehensive suite of Stage Management utilities gives you the edge, helping you focus on what really matters. All of your information can be emailed from within the app, helping you create reports effortlessly.
SMBox - is a sophisticated show timing suite for professional stage managers, allowing for a completely customizable show timing experience.
Propared’s - mission is to redefine project management for live event professionals by offering customized productivity solutions that are useful, flexible, and efficient.
Other
SMNetwork - A online forum for stage managers to connect and ask questions.
Stage Manager Survey - The Univ. of Iowa created this survey to examine the current trends amongst American stage managers.
Headset Chatter - This is a site for stage managers, geeks, and those who want to put more geekery in their stage management. Also a great site for paperwork templates.
Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia- Website for the Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia includes performance listings, and local theatre news.
