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General Resources
Actors’ Equity Association - USA
Actors’ Equity Association is the labor union representing over 45,000 American actors and stage managers working in the professional theatre.
Actors’ Equity Association - UK
“Equity is the only Trade Union to represent artists from across the entire spectrum of arts and entertainment. Formed in 1930 by a group of West End of London performers, Equity quickly spread to encompass the whole range of professional entertainment so our membership includes actors, singers, dancers, choreographers, stage managers, theatre directors and designers, variety and circus artists, television and radio presenters, walk-on and supporting artists, stunt performers and directors and theatre fight directors.”
About 16 simple forms are presented in html format
Based in the United States, “The Stage Managers’ Association is a professional organization created by and for stage managers. We seek to create a network through which we can share our problems, ideas, and stories; educate ourselves and those with whom we work; eliminate that isolated feeling which strikes us all from time to time; make our crazy jobs just a little easier, and help us to be better stage managers.”
Based in Britain, the SMA was founded in 1954 and is now dedicated to support the work of Stage Managers. The site’s resources are limited except to those who join the organization. There is a nice collection of British links though.
A wealth of information. There are about 20 categories of resources. The site is dynamic and rich in content. “Welcome to SMNetwork, the original online resource for stage managers. Online since 1998, SMNet has been an ongoing support site for stage managers with all levels of experience, as well as for backstage techicians of all kinds.”
“The Production Managers’ Forum is the network for Production Managers of
LORT Theatres, regional theatre companies and educational theatres in the United
States. PMF’s mission is to further enable effective communication between
Production Managers on all issues related to theatrical production in order that
their theatres may produce in more efficient, safe and successful manners.
PMF meets bi-annually, once at the USITT Annual Convention (February or March)
and once in the Fall at a volunteering member’s theatre. “
This is a pretty nice listing.
Stage Management Degree Programs
University of Alabama MFA in Stage Management
University of California at San Diego MFA in Stage Management
University of Delaware MFA in Stage Management
University of Iowa MFA in Stage Management
University of Utah BFA in Stage Management
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Manuals
Software
eProduction - A nifty and so far free online SM and production management service. The system manages rehearsal schedules as well as rehearsal notes, contact sheets, etc.
Arts, Crafts, and Theatre Safety website - includes many useful materials
Glossary of Technical Theatre Terms (UK)
Theatreshire Books. Based in Yorkshire England, this store specializes particularly in areas of technical theatre and architecture.
Highschool Technical Production Page - The page has lots of instructional material
Easylayout for the Road - From Jack Carter comes software designed to simplify the planning of hangs for shows that are touring.