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

Commission Leadership:

• Tina Shackleford, Commissioner
• Laura Lee Everett, Vice Commissioner (VC) for Programming
• Deb Acquavella, VC for Stage Management
• Ryan Gastelum, VC for Production Management
• Patricia Hausmann, VC for Arts Management
• Nicole Queenan, VC for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Lawrence Bennett, VC for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Nykol DeDreu, VC for Stage Management Mentor Project
• Donna Flor, VC for Events Management
• Erin Joy Swank, VC for Portfolio Review & Interview Materials Prep Coordinator/Special Projects
   
• Rusty Cloyes, Coordinator, Management Educators Group
• Michele Kay, Coordinator, Management Educators Group

updated 07/14/2020

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 provide experts in the field to offer critiques to students.
• 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 sponsored by Clear-Com Communication Systems, is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated excellence or outstanding potential in the area of stage management in the performing arts.