On Sunday 10th October (10/10/21) stage management colleagues around the world will join us in celebrating the beginning of live shows and events and the efforts of Stage Management around the world to return to work better this Autumn and combat new variants (the latest Covid variant to gain traction in the US is called ‘Mu’ …
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One of our members Di Fraser attended a Brexit seminar at PLASA /ABTT Show and here is her brief report: Plasa/ABTT Trade Fair at Olympia Monday 6th September The opening point made was what we are all already aware of: before Brexit international touring onto the continent was pretty simple. Now it is not! New systems …
These documents are the founding Articles and Rules by which we run our Association. Every time a major amendment of the Mem& Arts and Rules & Regs are made SMA distributes these documents to all members, The newest documents are here Memorandum and Articles 2019 Rules and Regulations 2021
In June 2020, the SMA board of directors made a commitment to survey our members, to investigate training opportunities regarding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, to hold broad discussions to understand lived experiences of inequality and to work with partners to better include those who are under-represented in our industry. To start the journey, we formed …
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Our Zoom Brunches 2021: The 2020 series were very popular and successful with 500+ people registered to attend in total from at least 9 countries around the world, and with many associations and producing companies participating, as well as invited experts and, of course, members.The information and support they have provided has been valued by …
The work on Prompt Desks which was done pre-Covid-19 is proving vitally important again now, as members are returning to work and experiencing again the aches and pains in shoulder, wrist and arms and neck, associated with poor seating and positioning of controls and prompt desks themselves. It was not appropriate or relevant to continue …
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Presented on 5 June 2019 at the ABTT Theatre Show, Alexandra Palace, London. Our Special Guest Jess Gow entertained a packed house with a funny and thought provoking speech, and special thanks to Hugh Comerford and The Stage, Richard Cuthbert and Charlotte Fenwick from Global Design Solutions, plus our friends at ABTT Theatre Show and …
Presented on 6 June 2018 at the ABTT Theatre Show, Alexandra Palace, London. #NatSMAwards18 Individual Stage Manager Award Winner: Sophie MacFadyen ASM on Beowulf, The Velveteen Rabbit, Not Now Bernard Nominated by Sarah Julie Pujo (CSM, Unicorn Theatre) Highly commended Suzie Foster CSM on Sleeping Beauty Chipping Norton Theatre Nominated by: Will Treasure (Producer) Jessica Thanki SM on Tales …
Presented at the ABTT Theatre SHOW on 7 June 2017, West Hall Alexandra Palace, London. Individual Stage Manager Award Winner: Sarah Coates (ASM on The Miser, Garrick Theatre & Tour) Highly commended Howard Williamson SM on Billy Elliot, UK and Ireland Tour Helen Barratt CSM on Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, National Theatre Long list Christine Collins, …
