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Contact SMA by phone: 07485 059103 OR 07729 441753
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This is the website for Stage Management Association
Members: LOGIN using your email address that you use for SMA
Remember you can check membership dates and status and even change/edit a Freelist submission for the next month from your members page - use the edit function before the deadline on the 7th.
Please contact SMA or use the phone numbers above if you need assistance or advice at any time
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Caldicot Bursary for stage management training
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What SMA do
At SMA we advocate for and support stage management in all aspects of live events and theatre work: creative, practical, contractual and interpersonal. We work to maintain high standards in our work, decent terms and conditions for all stage management, and for making a positive contribution to world class live shows and events made or shown in the UK: supporting excellence in performance. We stand up for mutual respect, open communications and fair dealing in all aspects of backstage work. We provide resources and information to assist everyone who wishes to start a stage management career.
Our membership process is open and fair, and we support members in finding work and during their working contracts. We are a PIPA partner and Stage Sight member, and stand for opportunity and diversity in the workplace.
Our named person for individuals to use if they wish to contact SMA directly about any Stage Sight related work, initiatives, case studies, job opportunities and/or other related enquiries is Andy Rowley (Executive Director) andy@stagemanagementassociation.co.uk .
Members and non-members can (and do) also contact ‘SMA Team’ via admin@stagemanagementassociation.co.uk . We respond openly and in a timely way to any such enquiries we receive.
What is stage management?
Find out more about stage management, our list of drama schools and colleges with approved stage management courses, and get information on how to employ a stage manager.
News
Join the SMA
The SMA offers various individual membership options for professional stage managers, and also for students and graduates of recognised courses, as well as associate and retired stage managers. Organisations such as drama schools, theatres and other arts organisations can also become members.
Freelist and jobs
The SMA’s Freelist is a list of professional stage management who are currently available for work. Logged-in SMA members can download the Freelist here, while non-members can request a free copy from the SMA Office.
Employers can also advertise jobs directly to our members, for free. Logged-in SMA members can view the Jobs Board here.
Training & Events
SMA training is open to all. SMA members receive a discount. More information
Our ever (and deservedly) popular Cueing to Music Levels 1 & 2 will be back also in Summer 2026 (date TBC most likely July 2026) with senior SM Simon Catchpole once again leading the courses. Dates will be announced as soon as we have room and availability confirmed.
Venue: Bishopsgate Institute London EC2M 4QH. Upskill and polish your CV in 2026! Register interest
Resources & support
Logged-in members can access a wide range of resources and links on this website, including theatre digs, rehearsal room listings, arts organisations, work agreements, paperwork templates, etc. The SMA office staff are always available for any members’ queries.
SMA Resources for Members
Pay the SMA
Membership subscriptions: login to your My Account page.
Other payments: to pay for SMA courses, etc, please click here.
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