Management Commission provides creative leadership and education to generate strong, dynamic, and effective managers.

Commission Leadership:

Commissioner: Lawrence (Larry) Bennett
Commissioner: Erin Joy Swank
Commissioner (Programming): Claudia Lynch
    
MGMT Representatives (Digital and 365 Programming): Tina Shackleford
MGMT Representatives (Stage Management): Rusty Cloyes
MGMT Representatives (SMMP): Nykol DeDreu
MGMT Representatives (PRIMP): Erin Joy Swank
MGMT Representatives (Coord. MGMT Educators Group): Michele Kay
MGMT Representatives (Coord. MGMT Educators Group): Claudia Lynch
MGMT Representatives (Book Club): Michele Kay

MGMT Representatives at Large: 

Martin C. Alcocer, Peggy Carey, Amelia Osborn, Nicole M. Smith, Maribeth H. Weatherford

Updated: July 2025

Projects

• The Stage Management Mentor Project provides students and young professionals the opportunity to participate in a real-life training exercise coordinating major conference events.
• Workshops in a variety of management areas are offered during the Annual Conference & Stage Expo.
• Portfolio Reviews & Interview Materials Prep (PRIMP) sessions provide the opportunity for all to receive feedback on materials presented for job interviews, whether you are a student or professional. Curriculum & Tenure Reviews are also available for Educators.
• The Distinguished Achievement Award is given to managers who have contributed a lifetime of expertise and experience to theatre management.
• The USITT Stage Management Award is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated excellence or outstanding potential in the area of stage management in the performing arts.