Elynmarie Kazle

Elynmarie Kazle

President

Stage Managers' Association Foundation

Bio:

Elynmarie Kazle is a dynamic entertainment management leader recognized by USITT, SMA, and the U.S. Congress for her outstanding contributions. She’s an events manager from the Midwest and runs a foundation letter that awards for Stage Managers. She has directed over a dozen plays—including HP and the Cursed Child—and managed 100+ productions across opera, theatre, and dance. An expert fundraiser and consultant, she is currently consulting with the Human Race Theatre of Dayton and reconnects with Emily Wells, a connection sparked by her own Stage Management Mentoring Project. With a global career and extensive networks like the National Theatre Conference, USITT, SETC, and SMA, Elynmarie is passionate about connecting with colleagues and moving our field forward everywhere.