Stage Manager for Hire: Seeking Work, Getting the Job, and Being Hired Again and Again

Being unemployed and looking for work is a fact of life for every SM. It is the nature of SMing work to move from show to show, working for different production companies. Only a few SMs are fortunate enough to become associated with a company that produces shows regularly and keeps the SM employed the year round. This book is dedicated to the working SM and the things the SM does while employed; in this chapter, we will explore the things an SM can do while unemployed and seeking work.