Leadership in the Heat of the Moment: Body Before Brain
I was calling a show when a performer missed their cue. Not late…missed. The stage stayed still, the music moved
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Backstage / Technical
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Technicians Wanted: The StageLync Job Board
Discover opportunities with the StageLync Job Board and find the latest Technician Jobs. The StageLync Job Board is your
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Communication Artistry: A New and Necessary Book for Stage Managers
In 2021, I moderated a workshop at Southeastern Theatre Conference entitled Stage Management Communication with Production Teams. For one hour,
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Ever Wonder What Does an Assistant Stage Manager Actually Do?
I’ve had a lot of conversations with people who want to understand what an ASM does. Not the job description
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Sound, Memory, and Festival Season
I love the transition into the warmer months, and changing out heavy coats and boots for jackets and flip-flops is
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What We Practice We Become
I’ve been in a lot of rooms where people are pretending not to feel anything. Meetings, rehearsals, backstage, in the
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We All Win When We Stop Competing
In an industry built on collaboration, it’s strange how isolating the job search can feel. We whisper about openings. We
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Cultural Agent for the World’s Largest Mega Yacht
As a Creative Consultant and Technical Support Specialist with years in the live entertainment industry — from cruise lines, to
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Stage Management 101: The Complete Beginner’s Guide for New and Aspiring SMs
Stage management is the art of being everywhere without being seen, solving problems before they happen, and holding a show
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What’s Wrong and Why We Need to Redefine Professionalism
Because staying in your lane might be the thing keeping us from going anywhere meaningful. “Stay in Your Lane” Is
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June Abernathy: Spotlight, Side Hustles, and Saving
In this bonus episode of Artistic Finance, spotlight supervisor and author June Abernathy shares practical financial advice tailored for touring
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The Ongoing Battle With Impostor Syndrome
Impostor syndrome is a concept I’d be willing to bet the vast majority of women in audio are familiar with.
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The StageLync Job Board: Technical Director Jobs
Discover opportunities with the StageLync Job Board and find the latest Technical Director Jobs. The StageLync Job Board is
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Why I Created a Personal Code of Ethics as a Stage Manager
Before I knew what a personal code of ethics was, I was already living one, just not consciously. What’s kept
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Culture, Burnout, and Why People Stay
The Hours Aren’t the Problem It was 11:58 p.m. when someone handed me a slice of pizza. We were breaking
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Tab Birt: Burnout, Budgets & Building a Sustainable Creative Life
In this episode of Artistic Finance podcast, host Ethan sits down with Tab Birt, Technical Director at the Edison Theater
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Emergency Preparedness Is Leadership: What Happens When You’re the Calm in the Chaos
It was a Wednesday matinee. School groups, late buses, a tired crew. We were halfway through act one when the
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Broadway Stage Management Symposium Connects and Unites
The Broadway Stage Management Symposium (BSMS) returns for its 11th year, welcoming stage managers of all levels to an enriching
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The StageLync Job Board: Stage Management Jobs
stagDiscover opportunities with the StageLync Job Board and find the latest Stage Management Jobs. The StageLync Job Board is
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When You’re Not in the Room
It was 8:53AM when the text came in. “Where are the mic batteries?” I was two hours away. Not calling
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From Stage to Screen – My First Days with Live TV
Recently, I’ve found myself taking baby steps into the world of live television, including shows like Saturday Night Live and
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