The Stage Managers' Association, or SMA, is a professional association for
stage managers
Stage management is a broad field that is generally defined as the practice of organization and coordination of an event or theatrical production. Stage management may encompass a variety of activities including the overseeing of the rehearsal p ...
in the
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territori ...
. It was founded in 1982 in New York City, with four major regional centers in the East, West, Central and
New York metropolitan area
The New York metropolitan area, also commonly referred to as the Tri-State area, is the largest metropolitan area in the world by urban landmass, at , and one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world. The vast metropolitan area ...
. The organization represents more than 1000 American stage managers in dance, theatre, opera, concerts, and other entertainment events. Many of its members are represented by the 4 A's unions. It also represents American Stage Management abroad, with an international cohort which connects its members to stage managers around the globe.
The Stage Managers' Association annually presents the Del Hughes Award as a for lifetime achievement in stage management.
References
External links
Stage Managers' Association
Actors' Equity Association
Theatrical organizations in the United States
Trade unions established in 1982
1982 establishments in the United States
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