Stage Managers' Association of the United States

06/18/2026

Join us at 9:30pm tomorrow (Thursday 6/18) at Sardi's for this month's "Third Thursday" gathering - we will be celebrating Pride Month! We'll be on the second floor!

This will be the last time we are at Sardi's for a while, they undergo renovations over the summer. More information about the location of future gatherings will be announced soon!

Spread the word and invite friends/coworkers.

SMA membership is encouraged but not required for this event.



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06/18/2026

Central NJ & Southeast PA Stage Managers!

A Mercer & Bucks Co. SM Happy Hour is being held on Monday, June 22nd from 4:00-6:00PM at Tommy's Tavern + Tap in Princeton, NJ.

All Stage Managers in the area are welcome to join us! Some appetizers will be provided and there will be happy hour pricing at the bar. RSVP is not required, but appreciated.



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06/15/2026

Thank you PLSN! Let's start the week with some Stage Management news!

The Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management. The distinguished 2026 honorees are theatrical Production Stage Managers Jill Gold, Beverly Jenkins, and Ira Mont.

06/12/2026

Playbill shining the spotlight on Stage Management!

Honorees will be celebrated by the Stage Managers' Association in October.

06/12/2026

Broadway News sharing the excitement of the Stage Managers' Association Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management, The Founders Award and The Special Recognition Award.

The Del Hughes Awards name recipients for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management, the Founders Award the Special Recognition Award.

06/11/2026

Thank you to LIVE DESIGN for spotlighting Stage Management!

The Stage Managers' Association has announced the recipients of the 2026 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stag | Jill Gold, Beverly Jenkins, and Ira Mont to Receive 2026 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Capping off a celebratory week in the industry...announcing the 2026 Del Hughes Award, Founders Award, and Special Recognition Award Honorees!

The Stage Managers' Association announced the upcoming 2026 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management. No additional details from an attached press release were available in the submission.

06/08/2026

🗓 Tonight! SMA Members - join us for our Annual National Membership Meeting!

Monday, June 2

7p Eastern / 6p Central / 5p Mountain / 4p Pacific

🗽 In person - NYC, please contact SMA Secretaries ASAP if interested in attending.

💻 Virtual - on Zoom, a registration link has been delivered via email to all members.

The Annual Meeting will contain:
📋 National, Regional, and Committee year-end reports
👩‍⚖️ Report from the Chair
Member input and questions are encouraged and welcomed.



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ANNUAL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 8
7pm EDT / 6pm CDT / 5pm MDT / 4pm PDT
(in yellow font) In-person & virtual options available

06/08/2026

🗓 Tomorrow - SMA Members - join us for our Annual National Membership Meeting!

Monday, June 2

7p Eastern / 6p Central / 5p Mountain / 4p Pacific

🗽 In person - NYC, please contact SMA Secretaries ASAP if interested in attending.

💻 Virtual - on Zoom, a registration link has been delivered via email to all members.

The Annual Meeting will contain:
📋 National, Regional, and Committee year-end reports
👩‍⚖️ Report from the Chair
Member input and questions are encouraged and welcomed.



Image Description: A square with a purple background and the outline of a yellow frame. At top center is a white SMA logo. White all caps texts reads:
ANNUAL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 8
7pm EDT / 6pm CDT / 5pm MDT / 4pm PDT
(in yellow font) In-person & virtual options available