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 Large all-caps font reads "Candidate Town Hall", with the date and time info below. In the top left corner is the SMA logo. The font is overlaid on a photo of a group of seated people in profile with SMA stickers on a table in the foreground.

Large all-caps font reads "Candidate Town Hall", with the date and time info below. In the top left corner is the SMA logo. The font is overlaid on a photo of a group of seated people in profile with SMA stickers on a table in the foreground.

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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To the left of a square image is a purple rectangle overlaid with a white box containing a photo of stage managers from USITT waving at the camera and text reading: You're Invited! Monday, April 20 on Zoom. A purple bubble to bottom left provides times: 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 6pm MT, 5pm PT. To the right of the image is the following text surrounded by more purple bubbles: New Member Meeting! A one hour informational meeting with presentations from Board Members, Committee Chairs, and Guests, and a brief Q&A!

To the left of a square image is a purple rectangle overlaid with a white box containing a photo of stage managers from USITT waving at the camera and text reading: You're Invited! Monday, April 20 on Zoom. A purple bubble to bottom left provides times: 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 6pm MT, 5pm PT. To the right of the image is the following text surrounded by more purple bubbles: New Member Meeting! A one hour informational meeting with presentations from Board Members, Committee Chairs, and Guests, and a brief Q&A!

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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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.

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.

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

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Today is the last day of our March SMAdness Member Special!

Enter code MARCHSMADNESS26 to waive the Initiation fee for ALL new members through end of day today!

Join now and only pay the Annual Dues (includes Professional, Associate, and Student Levels)!

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Update! We’re meeting at Auld Dubliner!

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Updated location! Please join us at Auld Dubliner!

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Large all-caps font reads "March Madness Special Offer" at the center of a purple hexagon textured image. Above the font is a white SMA logo and a grey single ear heaset is in the background.

💫 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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To the left - the Tartuffe marketing image on large orange partial circle with a blue shadow on a gray background. Text from top to bottom: April 7 - the SMA & CPH present an event for SMS & PMS. Tuesday April 7 - Bin 216 at 6pm, Open Rehearsal 7pm. The SMA and CPH logos are to the right.

To the left - the Tartuffe marketing image on large orange partial circle with a blue shadow on a gray background. Text from top to bottom: April 7 - the SMA & CPH present an event for SMS & PMS. Tuesday April 7 - Bin 216 at 6pm, Open Rehearsal 7pm. The SMA and CPH logos are to the right.

Cleveland area SMs! Join us for a social hour and rehearsal watch on Tuesday, April 7 at Playhouse Square!

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#SMGOCleveland
#SMGOCentral
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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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#USITT26
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 A yellow post-it on a purple background with the following text: Places Call Y'All, Mon, March 30, 2026 6p-8p,  First Slice, 5357 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60640. A line drawing of a pie is on the right and the SMA logo is at bottom center.

A yellow post-it on a purple background with the following text: Places Call Y'All, Mon, March 30, 2026 6p-8p, First Slice, 5357 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60640. A line drawing of a pie is on the right and the SMA logo is at bottom center.

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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An image of a calendar with the date April 20 and the text Save the Date. Steppenwolf Garage, 1650 N Halsted St. The SMA logo is in the bottom right corner.

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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More details coming soon!
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#StageManagersAssociation #SMA #SMACentral #SMGO #SMGOChicago #stagemanagersgoout #Stagemanager #stagemanagement #stagemanagers

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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.

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.

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

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 a slide show of 8 total slides. All slides are purple squares with white/yellow font. A white SMA logo is in the top right corner, the USITT 2026 logo is in the bottom right corner and the text @smsofusa | #SMAatUSITT is in the bottom left corner. There are yellow accent arrows and dark purple circles on several images.
1. #SMAatUSITT, March 18-21, Sessions, Expo, Networking & More. Use code SMAVIP26 for a free Expo Pass!

a slide show of 8 total slides. All slides are purple squares with white/yellow font. A white SMA logo is in the top right corner, the USITT 2026 logo is in the bottom right corner and the text @smsofusa | #SMAatUSITT is in the bottom left corner. There are yellow accent arrows and dark purple circles on several images. 1. #SMAatUSITT, March 18-21, Sessions, Expo, Networking & More. Use code SMAVIP26 for a free Expo Pass!

mage IDs: a slide show of 8 total slides. All slides are purple squares with white/yellow font. A white SMA logo is in the top right corner, the USITT 2026 logo is in the bottom right corner and the text @smsofusa | #SMAatUSITT is in the bottom left corner. There are yellow accent arrows and dark purple circles on several images.
2. Free Expo Pass, details as listed above.

mage IDs: a slide show of 8 total slides. All slides are purple squares with white/yellow font. A white SMA logo is in the top right corner, the USITT 2026 logo is in the bottom right corner and the text @smsofusa | #SMAatUSITT is in the bottom left corner. There are yellow accent arrows and dark purple circles on several images. 2. Free Expo Pass, details as listed above.

mage IDs: a slide show of 8 total slides. All slides are purple squares with white/yellow font. A white SMA logo is in the top right corner, the USITT 2026 logo is in the bottom right corner and the text @smsofusa | #SMAatUSITT is in the bottom left corner. There are yellow accent arrows and dark purple circles on several images..
3. Special Event info - Thursday: Book Signing and SMA Social Gathering, Saturday: SMA Membership Meeting

mage IDs: a slide show of 8 total slides. All slides are purple squares with white/yellow font. A white SMA logo is in the top right corner, the USITT 2026 logo is in the bottom right corner and the text @smsofusa | #SMAatUSITT is in the bottom left corner. There are yellow accent arrows and dark purple circles on several images.. 3. Special Event info - Thursday: Book Signing and SMA Social Gathering, Saturday: SMA Membership Meeting

mage IDs: a slide show of 8 total slides. All slides are purple squares with white/yellow font. A white SMA logo is in the top right corner, the USITT 2026 logo is in the bottom right corner and the text @smsofusa | #SMAatUSITT is in the bottom left corner. There are yellow accent arrows and dark purple circles on several images.
4. We can’t wait to see you in Long Beach!

mage IDs: a slide show of 8 total slides. All slides are purple squares with white/yellow font. A white SMA logo is in the top right corner, the USITT 2026 logo is in the bottom right corner and the text @smsofusa | #SMAatUSITT is in the bottom left corner. There are yellow accent arrows and dark purple circles on several images. 4. We can’t wait to see you in Long Beach!

We're looking forward to seeing you at USITT this week!
Join us on Thurs for a social gathering (details TBD) and a Membership Meeting on Sat.
If you're in #LongBeach snag an Expo Pass and stop by Booth 1149 to say hi!
#StageManagersAssociation
#SMAatUSITT
#USITT26
#StageManager
#StageManagement

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Text overlaid on a blurred city skyline with the Sardi's logo and address at the bottom. The text says: Stage Managers Third Thursdays are back!!!! Join the NYC Metro Region of the SMA on February 19th 9:30pm to Closing. Hope to see you there. The SMA logo is on the right side.

Text overlaid on a blurred city skyline with the Sardi's logo and address at the bottom. The text says: Stage Managers Third Thursdays are back!!!! Join the NYC Metro Region of the SMA on February 19th 9:30pm to Closing. Hope to see you there. The SMA logo is on the right side.

NY Metro Region monthly "Third Thursday" gathering at Sardi's is this Thursday! A casual environment to enjoy the company of other stage managers.
9:30pm on the 2nd Floor of Sardi's. 234 W. 44th Street.
#StageManagersAssociation #SMA #SMGOnymetro #stagemanagersgoout #Stagemanager #stagemanagement

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A yellow post-it on a purple background with the SMA Logo at the bottom. The text on the post it says "PLACES CALL Y'ALL, Sun, Feb. 22, 2026 6p-8p. Pizza Lobo, 5457 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640. There is a small drawing of a pizza in the bottom right corner.

A yellow post-it on a purple background with the SMA Logo at the bottom. The text on the post it says "PLACES CALL Y'ALL, Sun, Feb. 22, 2026 6p-8p. Pizza Lobo, 5457 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640. There is a small drawing of a pizza in the bottom right corner.

Chicago area stage managers - please join us on Sunday, February 22 for our February gathering!

We'll meet at Pizza Lobo in Andersonville from 6:00-8:00pm.

#StageManagersAssociation #SMA #SMACentral #SMGO #SMGOChicago #stagemanagersgoout #Stagemanager #stagemanagement #stagemanagers

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Three alternating triangles each display a different image, from left to right: 
Happy Lunar New Year and a gold horse with gold accents on a red background.
Mardi Gras! on a purple background with yellow, green and purple feathers, masks and bead accents.
Ramadan Mubarak on a teal patterned background with a yellow lantern and Islamic architecture accents.
The triangles are overlaid on a purple gradient background with a yellow gradient circle representing the solar flare from an eclipse.

Three alternating triangles each display a different image, from left to right: Happy Lunar New Year and a gold horse with gold accents on a red background. Mardi Gras! on a purple background with yellow, green and purple feathers, masks and bead accents. Ramadan Mubarak on a teal patterned background with a yellow lantern and Islamic architecture accents. The triangles are overlaid on a purple gradient background with a yellow gradient circle representing the solar flare from an eclipse.

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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white script font reads "Share the #SMLove" and is overlaid on a purple background with the SMA logo in the top right corner. The bottom third of the image is a collection of small hearts in shades of purple, some are floating upwards.

white script font reads "Share the #SMLove" and is overlaid on a purple background with the SMA logo in the top right corner. The bottom third of the image is a collection of small hearts in shades of purple, some are floating upwards.

💜 On this Valentine's Day, we're taking inspiration from our friend & Director at Large Matt Stern (aka Broadway SM Symposium) and wishing you all a big heap of #SMLove!

Shout out SM friends and colleagues to share the love! 💜

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A photo placeholder (a white cloud on blue sky with two shades of green rolling hills) with "Your Photo Here!" overlaid in black font. Above in yellow "Black History Month" followed by "Stage Manager Spotlight" in red. A red, green, and yellow zig zag and dot design borders the bottom of the image with the SMA logo in the bottom right corner. The background is a black and grey marble texture.

A photo placeholder (a white cloud on blue sky with two shades of green rolling hills) with "Your Photo Here!" overlaid in black font. Above in yellow "Black History Month" followed by "Stage Manager Spotlight" in red. A red, green, and yellow zig zag and dot design borders the bottom of the image with the SMA logo in the bottom right corner. The background is a black and grey marble texture.

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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A headshot of Adrienne Wells, smiling and wearing a black collared shirt. The photo has an off-white border and is on a purple background. There is purple text in two off-white oval boxes: "Board Member Spotlight" at top left and "Adrienne Wells, Chair" at bottom right. Small off-white circular bursts accent 3 corners with the SMA logo in white in the top right corner.

A headshot of Adrienne Wells, smiling and wearing a black collared shirt. The photo has an off-white border and is on a purple background. There is purple text in two off-white oval boxes: "Board Member Spotlight" at top left and "Adrienne Wells, Chair" at bottom right. Small off-white circular bursts accent 3 corners with the SMA logo in white in the top right corner.

💜 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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A selfie of Elynmarie with Jon Lawrence Rivera

A selfie of Elynmarie with Jon Lawrence Rivera

A photo of the Marjorie Prime billboard outside Second Stage Theater, Elynmarie's face from the nose up is visible in the bottom right corner, she is wearing a black beanie with a purple SMA logo.

A photo of the Marjorie Prime billboard outside Second Stage Theater, Elynmarie's face from the nose up is visible in the bottom right corner, she is wearing a black beanie with a purple SMA logo.

A zoomed in photo of Risa Brainin — Director, past president of NTC and Chair of the Stavis play reading committee, standing behind a wooden lectern in front of a dark wood wall.

A zoomed in photo of Risa Brainin — Director, past president of NTC and Chair of the Stavis play reading committee, standing behind a wooden lectern in front of a dark wood wall.

Last weekend our Past Chair Elynmarie Kazle participated in the 2026 National Theatre Conference in NYC, celebrating its 100th anniversary!

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A yellow post-it on a purple background with the SMA Logo at the bottom. The text on the post it says "PLACES CALL Y'ALL, Mon, Jan. 26, 2026 6p-8p. First Slice, 5357 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60640. There is a small drawing of a pie in the bottom right corner.

A yellow post-it on a purple background with the SMA Logo at the bottom. The text on the post it says "PLACES CALL Y'ALL, Mon, Jan. 26, 2026 6p-8p. First Slice, 5357 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60640. There is a small drawing of a pie in the bottom right corner.

Chicago area stage managers - please join us on Monday, January 26 for our first in person gathering of the year!

We'll meet at First Slice from 6:00-8:00pm.

#StageManagersAssociation #SMA #SMACentral #SMGO #SMGOChicago #stagemanagersgoout #Stagemanager #stagemanagement #stagemanagers

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Photo courtesy of SMA Director at Large R. Christopher Maxwell from the Utah Shakespeare Festival performance in 2024. The image shows a projection of a head and neck phot of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. onto The Mountaintop set - a small hotel room including a bed, nightstand, back wall and door.

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Visit our Facebook or Instagram to see a list of all the productions of The Mountaintop we could find and, when possible, the stage managers who worked on them.

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On this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we'd like to recognize the theatre companies and stage managers who have produced this important work over the last 17 years.

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The Mountaintop is a surrealistic fantasy about a chance encounter between King and a mysterious hotel maid who brings him a cup of coffee and prompts him to confront his life, his past, his legacy and the plight and future of his people.

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Photo courtesy of SMA Director at Large R. Christopher Maxwell from the Utah Shakespeare Festival performance in 2024. The image shows a projection of a head and neck phot of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. onto The Mountaintop set - a small hotel room including a bed, nightstand, back wall and door.

Photo courtesy of SMA Director at Large R. Christopher Maxwell from the Utah Shakespeare Festival performance in 2024. The image shows a projection of a head and neck phot of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. onto The Mountaintop set - a small hotel room including a bed, nightstand, back wall and door.

In 2009, Katori Hall's play The Mountaintop had its world premier at Theatre 503 in London. Winner of the 2010 of the Olivier Award for New Play and Broadway hit starring Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett... (ctd)

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Maria S. sits behind the SMA table at the Expo, there is a tall SMA sign to the left in front of the table and on the table is a variety of swag set out on a black table cloth with a smaller SMA sign and some brochures.

Maria S. sits behind the SMA table at the Expo, there is a tall SMA sign to the left in front of the table and on the table is a variety of swag set out on a black table cloth with a smaller SMA sign and some brochures.

 A large group seated in chairs in a circle for the "Ask a Stage Manager" panel

A large group seated in chairs in a circle for the "Ask a Stage Manager" panel

Adrienne, Amy, Maria and Amanda represented the SMA at the Missouri Thespian Conference in St. Louis last week. They hosted an Expo Booth and 2 panels - Ask a Stage Manager and Taping Out the Stage!

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The @criticschoice.bsky.social Awards are tonight! ✨Good luck to the stage management team, we hope you have a great night!

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A purple holiday wreath surrounds the Electric Pickle logo and text reading "Phoenix Jan, 9pm" with a grey sparkly background. The SMA Holiday Gatherings logo is in the top left corner.

Image Description: A purple holiday wreath surrounds the Electric Pickle logo and text reading "Phoenix Jan, 9pm" with a grey sparkly background. The SMA Holiday Gatherings logo is in the top left corner.

❄️ Phoenix stage managers, join us for a holiday happy hour on Mon, Jan 5 from 8p at Electric Pickle!

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#SMAWestern
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