Stage Managers Academy (2-Day Class)
Session details:
The SMA has collaborated with LDI to put together a very timely series of conversations surrounding innovations (or changes) in the field and how they fit into our daily work life. Please join us at LDI at a two-day event especially designed for stage and event managers in the live entertainment industry.
Price: $569 ($669 after 10/14) / Lunch is included.
The SMA has collaborated with LDI to put together a very timely series of conversations surrounding innovations (or changes) in the field and how they fit into our daily work life. Please join us at LDI at a two-day event especially designed for stage and event managers in the live entertainment industry.
Price: $569 ($669 after 10/14) / Lunch is included.
Special discount for SMA members; check with the Association for the promo code.
Schedule:
Saturday, December 6
9:30-9:40am: Welcome and Introduction: The purpose and schedule for the two days. Plus: An introduction to the Stage Managers’ Association as well as to the Foundation for Stage Managers. Elynmarie Kazle
9:40–11am: Showcalling 101: From soup to nuts, starting from the beginning; a tutorial (or refresher) in the art and logistics in calling a live event from start to finish. Troy Peters
11:10am—12:30pm: Calling Live Shows with a Broadcast Component: We’re both speaking english, why can’t we understand each other? Speakers: Jon Allen, Mandy Nussbaum, Josh Spodick
12:30-1:30pm: Lunch. Plus: Trivia activity “What do you call it?” with prizes.
1:30-2:30 pm: Calling Live Musical Acts: Moving past opera, musicals and into the crazy world of large concerts. Speakers: Marci Skolnick, Jon Allen
2:30-3:40pm: Calling Multi-Source Wide-Screen Productions: A deep dive into the nuances of calling intricate, multi-source, wide-screen productions. Speakers: Jon Allen, Chris Merriman, John Marovich
3:50-5:00pm: Disasters and Missteps: Moving Past Mistakes: How to deal with mistakes and accidents, an open discussion of things we’d rather forget. Moderator: Troy Peters. Speakers: Jon Allen, Marci Skolnick, Josh Spodick, Sam Caughron, Mandy Nussbaum
Sunday, December 7
9:30-10am: A Look At The State Of The Industry: What are people looking for. Audience participation. Speakers: Elynmarie Kazle, Jon Peters, Troy Peters, Marci Skolnick, Mandy Nussbaum
10am–11:20am: Automation In Production: How to deal with modern technology than can kill people. Speakers: Jon Allen, Josh Spodnick
11:30am-12:30: Women In Events and Broadcast Media: Are women still breaking in? Who has arrived? What are you facing in these rooms today? Moderator: Marci Skolnick
12:30-1:30pm: Lunch. Plus: Trivia activity “Who are you and what do you do?” with prizes.
1:30-2:30pm: The BUSINESS Of Show Business: It's right there in the name. Discussion of how to make a living while doing what we love. It is healthy, sustainable, livable, and how to we practice it responsibly and holistically. Moderator: Elynmarie Kazle. Speakers: Nancy Spooner, Jon Allen
2:30- 3:45pm: Toxicity In Production: A show isn't great if the process is painful. Moderator: Marci Skolnick. Speakers: Jon Allen, Sam Caughron
3:40-4:45pm: You Deserve Your Attention: Taking care of yourself is the best way to take care of others. Empathy and respect within the production environment should be critical for a successful show. Moderator: Sam Caughron. Speakers: Jon Allen, Marci Skolnick
4:45 - 5:15 pm: It’s A Wrap: How did we do? What’s next? How do we continue the conversation?
5:30pm: Closing reception at Circle Bar.
*sessions and speakers subject to change
