International Stage Management Day – Friday, October 10, 2014

One year ago on October 10, 2013, the United Kingdom’s Stage Management Association began spreading the word to all the theatres across the country to show support and thanks to their Stage Managers. Some companies incorporated slips into their programs highlighting their stage management teams. Others invited their stage managers to partake in the curtain call. Cast members chose to follow their stage manager during the preshow prep to get an idea of what they did. The West End musical “Once” even serenaded their team. At the same time, others outside the UK picked up the celebration from Australia to here in the United States. Here’s a look back to how this day was celebrated last year: http://stagemanagementday.wordpress.com/2014/09/04/standby-please/

And here’s a link to another recently posted article from the U.K.: http://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2014/10/stage-managers-honoured-part-international-celebrations/?utm_content=buffer8b53e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

So, for the one year anniversary of this special day, take a moment to continue to spread the word – thank your stage manager, assistant stage manager, production assistant, crew person, wardrobe, technician for their support, care, and attentiveness to your production. Treats and hugs and office supply gifts accepted!