The US-based Stage Manager Survey is the largest and most comprehensive study of stage managers in the world. Started in 2006 by David McGraw (Director-at-Large) the 7th edition of the survey launches on November 4th.
The SM Survey is open to anyone who has served as a stage manager or assistant stage manager for at least three dance, opera, and/or theatre productions in the United States (or tours that originate in the US).
THE SMA PROVIDES TOOLS AND COMMUNITY
NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE IN YOUR CAREER
OPERATION OBSERVATIONGet the opportunity to watch seasoned professionals in action. Many of our members open their backstage for others to shadow. |
SM LEGACY PROJECT AND PODCASTSA series of audio and video conversations with prominent stage managers: Standing in the Dark © and Women of Broadway |
JOB POSTINGSGet the latest jobs delivered to your doorstep. We send out hundreds of job openings per year for our members. |
EVENTS & CONFERENCESSpecial events and conferences that cover hot topics, with invited industry speakers, that most interest our membership. |
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONThe SMA honors professional stage managers annually with the Del Hughes Award for Lifetime Achievement as well as other national recognition. |
COLLABORATIVE CONNECTIONSAccess for members at all levels of their career to get the advice they need from more seasoned professionals in their area of interest. |
WEBSITEFind out what’s going on in the world of Stage Management, or how that new gizmo is being used by other SMs. |
COMMUNITYLet the SMA provide support for a project or next get together of local SMs, no matter where in the country. |
NIGHTS OUTEveryone needs a break from handing out their resumes, this is a good way to just chat and get to know your fellow SMs. |
Our Collaborative Partners
