“Top 10 Affordable Christmas Gifts for Stage Managers”
Need some holiday gift inspiration for a stage manager in your life? Here are some neat and budget-friendly ideas that are sure to make their day.
1. NINJA Shop Gifts: This store is a treasure trove of cool T-shirts, pins, patches, and stickers. The cheeky pencils are a personal favorite (everyone always pinches my pencils!). And do check out the ‘You Can’t See Me’ T-shirt that’s just perfect for stage managers.
2. SMA Membership: You can gift a year’s membership to the Stage Manager’s Association. It’s a great resource for college students or early-career stage managers, offering job listings, networking opportunities, and more.
3. Stage Management Stickers: For the cutest and affordable stage management stickers, look no further. They come in small and large sizes, and you’ll find wardrobe and carpentry themes too.
4. More Stage Manager Stickers: If your stage manager is a woman, these adorable, customizable stickers make a fun and wallet-friendly gift.
5. ‘Survived Tech Week, Only Cried Once’ Pin: Talk about humor! This pin will give your stage manager a laugh, reminding them that they’re not alone in their struggles.
6. THE Stage Manager Duck: This fun rubber duck is ready to call the show and take notes. Perfect if your stage manager doesn’t already have one.
7. Sturdy Tackle Box: For a new stage manager, help them start their own kit with a robust tackle box. You could also consider a cool pencil bag.
8. Glow Tape Dots: Glowing tape dots are a practical gift that’ll make marking set safe a bit easier for your stage manager.
9. Musical Tote Bags: For the ones constantly lugging stuff around, a themed tote bag will be appreciated. An Etsy shop sells bags with themes like Hamilton, Mamma Mia, Matilda, and Wicked.
10. Multi-Tool: If you can stretch your budget a bit further, find out if your stage manager owns a multi-tool. Leatherman and Gerbers are both great options.
Bonus gift idea: Coffee of the Month Club: Many stage managers rely heavily on coffee. A subscription to a coffee of the month club like Atlas Coffee Club could be a genuinely appreciated sustained present.
Looking for more gift suggestions? Here are some extra resources:
– Opening and Closing Night Gifts for Your Assistant Stage Manager
– 5 Easy and Awesome Opening Night Gifts Under $5
– Great Stocking Stuffers for Your Favorite Theatre Nerd
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