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Stage Management

What makes stage management essential to the success of live performing arts? On StageLync, delve into an extensive array of articles and news dedicated to the art and science of stage management. From best practices and insider tips to inspiring stories from seasoned professionals, our content offers a comprehensive look at how stage managers coordinate and execute flawless performances. Discover the strategies and skills that keep productions running smoothly and seamlessly on stage.

Leadership in the Heat of the Moment
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Leadership in the Heat of the Moment: Body Before Brain

July 28, 2025July 12, 2025 Bryan RunionBackstage-Technical, Stage Management

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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Communication Artistry
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Communication Artistry: A New and Necessary Book for Stage Managers

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 StageLyncBackstage-Technical, Spotlight, Stage Management

In 2021, I moderated a workshop at Southeastern Theatre Conference entitled Stage Management Communication with Production Teams. For one hour,

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What Does an Assistant Stage Manager Actually Do
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Ever Wonder What Does an Assistant Stage Manager Actually Do?

June 29, 2025June 14, 2025 Bryan RunionBackstage-Technical, Stage Management

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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Stage Manager Jobs
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The StageLync Job Board: Stage Manager Jobs

June 27, 2025October 30, 2025 StageLyncJob and Casting Alert, Stage Management

Discover opportunities with the StageLync Job Board and find the latest Stage Management Jobs.   The StageLync Job Board is

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What We Practice, We Become - StageLync
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What We Practice We Become

June 23, 2025June 14, 2025 Bryan RunionActing, Backstage-Technical, Spotlight, Stage Management

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
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We All Win When We Stop Competing

June 19, 2025June 6, 2025 Bryan RunionBackstage-Technical, Stage Management

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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Stage Management 101 The Complete Beginner’s Guide for New and Aspiring SMs
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Stage Management 101: The Complete Beginner’s Guide for New and Aspiring SMs

June 3, 2025May 17, 2025 Bryan RunionBackstage-Technical, Stage Management

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
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What’s Wrong and Why We Need to Redefine Professionalism

May 28, 2025May 27, 2025 Bryan RunionBackstage-Technical, Spotlight, Stage Management

Because staying in your lane might be the thing keeping us from going anywhere meaningful. “Stay in Your Lane” Is

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Why I Created a Personal Code of Ethics as a Stage Manager
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Why I Created a Personal Code of Ethics as a Stage Manager

May 10, 2025April 26, 2025 Bryan RunionBackstage-Technical, Stage Management

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
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Culture, Burnout, and Why People Stay

May 5, 2025April 12, 2025 Bryan RunionBackstage-Technical, Stage Management

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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Emergency Preparedness
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Emergency Preparedness Is Leadership: What Happens When You’re the Calm in the Chaos

April 27, 2025April 5, 2025 Bryan RunionBackstage-Technical, Stage Management

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

April 21, 2025 Anna RobbBackstage-Technical, Stage Management

The Broadway Stage Management Symposium (BSMS) returns for its 11th year, welcoming stage managers of all levels to an enriching

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Stage Management Jobs
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The StageLync Job Board: Stage Management Jobs

April 19, 2025October 30, 2025 Anna RobbBackstage-Technical, Job and Casting Alert, Stage Management

stagDiscover opportunities with the StageLync Job Board and find the latest Stage Management Jobs.   The StageLync Job Board is

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Not in the room
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When You’re Not in the Room

April 16, 2025March 29, 2025 Bryan RunionBackstage-Technical, Stage Management

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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Conflict Resolution
Advice 

How to Approach Conflict Resolution for Productive Conversations

March 31, 2025March 16, 2025 Bryan RunionStage Management

In this article, I am discussing conflict. Conflict can quickly become an issue in the workplace and often arise due

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Superpower of kindness
Advice 

The Superpower of Kindness

March 20, 2025October 30, 2025 Bryan RunionMental Health, Stage Management

My dear friend and colleague, Niko Lambros Smith, writes about what approaches have allowed him to make genuine connections with

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The StageLync Podcast with Dani Ironside
Podcast Theater News 

Dani Ironside – Company Manager at Bell Shakespeare: “I want to create a space where everyone feels valued and supported” (StageLync Podcast Ep.44)

March 17, 2025October 28, 2025 Anna RobbStage Management

Dani Ironside is the Company Manager at Bell Shakespeare, bringing experience from roles as a  Stage Manager at Sydney Theatre

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Participation versus Contribution
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Live Entertainment: Participation versus Contribution

February 12, 2025February 1, 2025 Bryan RunionBackstage-Technical, Stage Management

Live entertainment thrives on collaboration, but not all collaboration is created equal. I’ve recently been contemplating what the difference is

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Managing Personalities
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Managing Personalities in Live Entertainment

February 4, 2025January 26, 2025 Bryan RunionBackstage-Technical, Spotlight, Stage Management

Live entertainment is a mosaic of diverse personalities, each bringing unique strengths and challenges to the table. Whether you’re leading

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Ethical Leadership
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Why Ethical Leadership Matters in Entertainment

January 27, 2025January 26, 2025 Bryan RunionBackstage-Technical, Spotlight, Stage Management

Ethical leadership isn’t just about making the “right” choices—it’s about building trust, fostering respect, and creating an environment where people

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Successful Stage Management Team
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Building a Successful Stage Management Team

January 10, 2025January 8, 2025 Bryan RunionStage Management

In this article, I am discussing some strategies for building a successful team. Building a strong and cohesive team is

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