Broadway & Beyond hosts its first hybrid networking event, Access for Stage Managers of Color, September 12 from 10:30 AM-5 PM ET. Based in New York City, the event welcomes attendees both in-person and virtually.
The organization launched a $100,000 fundraiser to support travel and housing costs for those in attendance at the event, and other related fees, with Thomas Schumacher and Broadway Cares matching $35,000 in donations.
Broadway & Beyond aims to provide professional guidance to aspiring and current POC stage managers through mentorship and job opportunities. Past events include a webinar on anti-racist stage management, virtual networking events, webinars on building connections within the industry, and a résumé workshop.
Previous networking events have featured more than 40 theatre industry professionals, including: Foresight Theatrical, Bespoke Theatricals, Wagner Johnson Productions, RCI Theatricals, Disney Theatrical Productions, Work Light Productions, Classic Stage Company, Goodspeed Musicals, The Old Globe, Alley Theatre, Two River Theater, 5th Avenue Theatre, Norwegian Cruise Line, Denis Jones, and Kelly Devine.
Registration and donation information can be found at BroadwayBeyondAccess.com.
