Online Tools for Stage Managers
Hi there! We certainly live in unusual times. Luckily, one of the bright spots is how freely stage managers are sharing valuable information online. Some of these resources have been around for a while, and some are appearing daily. It seems stage managers are discovering fresh, clever ways to use the internet to help others.
Here’s a bit of everything – from websites to podcasts, networking options, webinars, and more handy tools. Keep in mind, though, some may require membership, although all provide some free stuff too!
Websites packed with useful info:
* Stage Managers Association
* TheatreArtLife
* Year of the Stage Manager 2020
* Broadway Stage Management Symposium
* USITT
Podcasts for good listening:
* Who Do We Have on Headset?
* Production Meetings
* Hold Please!
* Stand By Please
* Twins Talk Theatre
* #SMLife
* Waiting for Places
There’s also an array of interesting blogs:
* brokeGIRLrich
* Headset Chatter
* Erin Joy Swank
* Stage Directions – Stage Manager’s Kit
* Tipsy Theatre Traveler
* Lois Backstage
* The Blogging Stage Manager
* Young Stage Managers
* The View From Prompt Side
* Stage Management History (on Stage Directions)
Don’t forget to check out YouTube too:
* Stage Manager Supply Co.
* Adventures Backstage
* Half Hour Call
And last but not least:
* Instagram handles like Year of the Stage Manager, The Black Stage Manager, Anastasia Tour SM, Beetlejuice Stage Managers, and Sing Street Stage Managers.
Out of all these, do you have a favorite post, podcast, or video? Feel free to share it. Remember, this list has an American slant, so if you know of any additional resources, please drop them in the comments!
So, share this list with your buddies and let everyone access these awesome resources. Cheers!