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We're excited to announce the Stage Managers Academy, Dec 6-7 in Vegas in collab w/ LDI!
An immersive 2-day event designed for stage & event managers in live entertainment, SMA members receive a significant discount, join today & save! #StageManagersAssociation#StageManagement #StageManager #LDI2025
November 20, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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📋 It's International Stage Management Day!
All past, present and future SMs are appreciated today, share the SM Day image and celebrate with our global community!
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Black script on a purple background reads "Happy International Stage Management Day! October 10, 2025" Black font reads: Today we celebrate YOU! From keeping the room running smoothly and the show on track, after all the early arrivals and late nights, and through all the last minute change of plans; stage managers keep the show moving. Today we celebrate all that you and your teams have done to support the artistic vision of the show and keep everyone feeling cared for and safe! Happy International Stage Management Day! 💜 Your friends at the Stage Managers’ Association Never heard of us? Visit our website! stagemanagers.org
October 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Thurs 9/18 is the NY Metro Region Third Thursday gathering at Sardi's! A casual environment to enjoy the company of other stage managers. 9:30pm, 2nd Floor of Sardi's. 234 W. 44th Street. Email smanymetroregion@gmail.com with any questions.

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September 16, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Yesterday was World Book Day! We are celebrating all of the Stage Managers who have written books to guide us in our careers!
A selection of books authored by or featuring contributions from SMA Members is in the replies!
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April 24, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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NY Metro Region - Third Thursday gathering at Sardi's! A casual environment to enjoy the company of other stage managers. April 17th, 9:30p, 2nd Floor. 234 W. 44th St.

#StageManagersAssociation #SMA #SMANYMETRO #SMGO #SMGOnymetro #stagemanagersgoout #Stagemanager #stagemanagement #stagemanagers
Sardi's exterior photo and logo with the following text from top to bottom: NYC Metro Region "Third Thursday" at Sardi's, Thursday, April 17th, 9:30pm until closing, 2nd Floor. The SMA logo is in the bottom right corner.
April 14, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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🎉 Celebrate International SM Day by joining the only professional organization for stage managers in the US!

Code THANKYOU10-25 @ www.stagemanagers.org/membership-l... waives initiation fee Oct 5-15

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October 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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We are excited to recognize Black History Month through a Spotlight Series featuring Black Stage Managers! If you are interested, submissions accepted now through Feb 23 at airtable.com/appfHC3Y5LOm...

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January 24, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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💜 Meet the SMA Board!

@allinblack24.bsky.social is honored to have held the position of Chair for the SMA since 2022. She is based in Pittsburgh, PA, and has traveled for work throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest.

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January 24, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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Today marks 3 special days on the 2026 Calendar! Wishing a Happy #LunarNewYear , Happy #MardiGras and #RamadanMubarak to all who celebrate and participate! There was also a "ring of fire" solar eclipse visible from Antartica this morning!

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February 17, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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Less than week to SM Academy @ #LDI2025! Join us Dec 6-7 in Vegas for an immersive 2-day event designed for stage & event managers in live entertainment, SMA members receive significant discount, join today & save! Contact us for info! #StageManagersAssociation#StageManagement #StageManager #LDI2025
Primarily white text is overlaid on a photo of a corporate event taken from a back corner showing large screens wrapping around ⅔ of the room with audience members observing from chairs at round tables. The text reads: "Stage Managers Academy @ LDI Invest in YOU! Register for LDI/Stage Managers Academy TODAY! The Stage Managers Association has collaborated with LDI to provide you with cutting-edge lessons and conversations to help you take your career in live events to the next level. Please join us at LDI for this immersive two-day event especially designed for stage and event managers this Dec. 6th & 7th." A QR code with a link to Register Today at LDIShow. com and the LDI and SMA logos in white are also included. Two columns of text list out the schedule for Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7. Session times and titles are in white, speaker names are in green. A header at the op reads "Stage Managers Academy @ LDI". The bottom third of the image is the SMA and LDI logos in white with the following text: More info along with detailed session descriptions and speaker bios can be found at www. ldishow .com The Stage Managers Association has collaborated with LDI to provide you with cutting-edge lessons and conversations to help you take your career in live events to the next level. Please join us at LDI for this immersive two-day event especially designed for stage and event managers this Dec. 6th & 7th.
November 29, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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"Communication as a Necessary Stage Management Tool" is the topic of the latest article by Director of Education @csammarco.bsky.social in our September issue of Headset Chatter. Members receive the newsletter as part of their member benefits!
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September 4, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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Join the NY Metro Region for our annual Dog Days of Summer Central Park gathering!

Monday, August 31st from 1-4pm.
Meet across from the Delecorte Theater.

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A flyer for the event contains a cartoon of a pair of dogs laying on green grass next to a picnic blanket with a picnic basket. Paw prints accent some of the text. From top to bottom, the text information reads: "An annual celebration hosted by the Stage Managers' Association Dog Days of Summer Monday, August 31, 2026 1:00-4:00pm Join us for a fun filled afternoon connecting with fellow stage managers. SMA will provide snacks. Bring a blanket, a beverage, and your furry friend! Plus meet your new NY Region Directors, Mary Kate Baughman and Robert Cott Meet across the path from The Delacorte's Gate 5 (you can enter the park from the west side at 81st or the east side at 79th". The SMA logo is in the bottom right corner of the flyer.
August 27, 2026 at 1:38 AM
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Place's Call Y'All! Chicago stage managers - join us on Mon, Sept 28 for our next gathering at ERIS Brewery and Cider House from 6:00-8:00pm.

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August 17, 2026 at 10:56 PM
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Join us this week for our monthly "Third Thursday" gathering in New York at Hurley's at 9pm!

Spread the word and invite friends/coworkers! SMA membership is encouraged but not required.

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A vertical flyer provides information for the event described above. From top to bottom, text in purple, white or black reads: "THIRD THURSDAY, SMA NY Metro Region's Monthly Social Event." Then in a dark purple box with white outline: "Thursday, August 21, 9pm-Late, Hurley's, 232 W 48th St", below which is a single line drawing of a row of drinks. The lower third of the image reads "Join us for a beverage and some good company! Spread the word and bring your friends and coworkers! SMA Membership is encouraged but not required for the event." At the bottom of the image is the SMA logo. The whole things is on a yellow to purple gradient background with a black outline that is scalloped at the corners.
August 17, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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Join us at 9:30pm tomorrow at Sardi's for this month's "Third Thursday" gathering - we will be celebrating Pride Month! We'll be on the second floor!

SMA membership is encouraged but not required.

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June 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Central NJ & Southeast PA Stage Managers!
A Mercer & Bucks Co. SM Happy Hour is being held on Monday, June 22nd from 4:00-6:00PM at Tommy's Tavern + Tap in Princeton, NJ. All SMs are welcome!
#StageManagersAssociation #SMA #SMAEASTERN #SMGO #SMGOEastern #stagemanagersgoout #Stagemanager

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June 18, 2026 at 1:59 AM
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SMA Members are invited to a Candidate Town Hall this Sunday - a great opportunity to meet the SMs running for Board positions in this election!

SMA Members only. Zoom link via the Calendar on our website or in your email inbox soon!

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April 17, 2026 at 3:29 AM
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Did you join us recently? Have you been a member for a while and you'd like to learn more about the SMA? Join us for a New Member Meeting on Monday, April 20!

Members only. Zoom link is coming soon!

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April 17, 2026 at 3:27 AM
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Tonight in NYC! Third Thursdays at Sardi's with the NY Metro Region!

9:30pm on the 2nd Floor of Sardi's. 234 W. 44th Street.

#StageManagersAssociation #SMA #SMANYMETRO #SMGO #SMGOnymetro #stagemanagersgoout #Stagemanager #stagemanagement #stagemanagers
Teal text on a burgundy background reads: The NYC Metro Region of the SMA invites you to Third Thursdays. A casual gathering of NYC Stage Managers at the iconic Sardi's NYC. Thursday, April 16, 9:30pm to Closing. West 44th Street, NYC, 2nd Floor. See you there! In the top left corner is a photo of a Sardi's cocktail napkin with their logo, the SMA logo is in the bottom right corner.
April 16, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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💫 It's a March Madness Special!

Use Code MARCHSMADNESS26 to waive the Initiation fee for ALL new members thru 3/31! www.stagemanagers.org/membership-l...

Sign up to join the only professional organization for working #stagemanager s in the US!

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March 18, 2026 at 2:57 AM
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Cleveland area SMs! Join us for a social hour and rehearsal watch on Tuesday, April 7 at Playhouse Square!

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March 18, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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If you're at #USITT this week, join us for the #StageManagersAssociation & USITT Management Commission Mixer! Thurs 7-9p @ Yard House. Appetizers provided, cash bar. SMA membership not required!

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March 18, 2026 at 1:19 AM
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Come join us for pie at First Slice! Chicago area stage managers - please join us on Monday, March 30 from 6:00-8:00pm for our monthly gathering!
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March 17, 2026 at 11:39 PM
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Save the Date for AEA and non-AEA Speed Interviews in Chicago!
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April 20, 2026 at the Steppenwolf Garage.
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March 17, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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NYC SMA Gathering this Thursday! 9:30pm on the 2nd Floor of Sardi's. 234 W. 44th Street.

#StageManagersAssociation #SMA #SMANYMETRO #SMGO #SMGOnymetro #stagemanagersgoout #Stagemanager #stagemanagement #stagemanagers
Text on a white background to the left side of a square image reads: The NYC Metro Region of the SMA invites you to Third Thursdays. A casual gathering of the NYC Stage Management Community at the iconic Sardi's NYC. Thursday, March 19, 9:30pm to Closing. West 44th Street, NYC, 2nd Floor. See you there! An exterior shot of the Sardi's sign and part of the building is to the right, the SMA logo is in the bottom right corner.
March 17, 2026 at 11:03 PM