<div dir="ltr"><div>Okay, just caught this somewhat older thread. I'll be there - coordinating PRIMP (Portfolio Reviews & Interview Materials Prep), running the Taping out the Rehearsal Hall Lab for Management, and on the Dance SM panel.</div><div><br></div><div>(And likely with some extra handmade theatrical jewelry in tow...and my crocheted SM mascots. Eeyore may also make an appearance. He'll at least be in the hotel as always.)</div><div><br></div><div>Steve, good article - just shared with a newbie.</div><div><br></div><div>Abbey - "Reception" means food. Strike up a conversation with anyone with a badge (and do your best to make sure your name is always showing on YOURS). Be prepared with an elevator speech. Take advantage of PRIMP to have 2 professionals look at your portfolio/interview materials. We have slots in nearly every commission (including new for Architecture this year - I think we're now only missing Health & Safety and Engineering). Scope out the Expo vendors in advance to spot who you want to make sure you don't miss - it's a BIG layout. And leave some extra room in your suitcase for swag (or purchases) on the way home. Use the "star" feature in the app to mark sessions that interest you and vendor booths too. Wear comfy, supportive shoes. Don't forget to eat. Wear layers. :) and have FUN. Meet others in your area, and find them at various events, not just people you already knew before you got to conference.</div><div><br></div><div>Erin</div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small"><i>I am sending this at a time that is convenient for me. Please read and respond (if needed) at a time that is appropriate for you. Note, I do not have email notifications pushed to my phone.</i></div><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small"><b>--</b></div><div><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small;text-align:center"><b>Erin Joy Swank</b></div><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small;text-align:center"><b>Freelance Stage Manager, Educator, and Virtual Facilitator</b></div><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small;text-align:center">she/her/Ms. (<a href="https://www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why" target="_blank">What's this?</a>) | 937-308-0366 cell | <a href="mailto:erinjoyswank@gmail.com" target="_blank">erinjoyswank@gmail.com</a> | <a href="http://www.erinjoyswank.com/" target="_blank">www.erinjoyswank.com</a></div><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small;text-align:center"><br></div><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small;text-align:center">Stage Manager, <i><a href="https://humanracetheatre.org/shows/a-distinct-society/" target="_blank">A Distinct Society</a></i>, The Human Race Theatre Company (performing February 5-16, 2025 in Dayton, OH)</div><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small;text-align:center">Stage Manager, <i><a href="https://sdsymphony.org/concerts-tickets/all-concerts/giants-in-the-earth-the-norwegians-in-the-dakota-territory/" target="_blank">Giants in the Earth: The Norwegians in the Dakota Territory</a>, </i>South Dakota Symphony Orchestra (performing April 26-27, 2025 in Sioux Falls)</div><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small;text-align:center">Stage Manager, <i><a href="https://www.siouxcitysymphony.org/event/carmen" target="_blank">Carmen</a></i>, Sioux City Symphony (performing May 4, 2025)</div><div><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small;text-align:center">Contributor, <i><a href="https://www.routledge.com/Off-Headset-Essays-on-Stage-Management-Work-Life-and-Career/Jaen-Sadler/p/book/9780367337520" target="_blank">Off Headset: Essays on Stage Management Work, Life, and Career</a> </i>and <a href="https://www.routledge.com/The-Dance-and-Opera-Stage-Managers-Toolkit-Protocols-Practical-Considerations-and-Templates/Studham-Kay/p/book/9780367566579" target="_blank"><i>The Dance and Opera Stage Manager's Toolkit</i></a> (both Routledge)<br></div><div style="font-family:arial;font-size:small;text-align:center">Member (including several volunteer leadership roles): <a href="https://www.usitt.org/management-commission" target="_blank">USITT</a>, <a href="https://www.stagemanagers.org/sma-leadership/" target="_blank">SMA</a>, <a href="http://actorsequity.org/" target="_blank">AEA</a>, <a href="https://www.musicalartists.org/" target="_blank">AGMA</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Sat, Jan 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM Jerry Durand via Stagecraft <<a href="mailto:stagecraft@theatrical.net">stagecraft@theatrical.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><u></u>
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<div dir="auto">Not me....It figures the show finally gets close
enough that I could actually attend, now that I'm retired from
The Business* and otherwise occupied.</div>
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<div dir="auto">Y'all have fun, and say hi to my pal Jenna if you
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<div dir="auto">* and by "The Business," of course I mean The
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