Stage Management Posts Roundup | brokeGIRLrich
One of my favorite things about blogging has been the freedom to combine two things I love – stage managing and personal finance. Some of my favorite posts to write have been where these two topics meet.
I also appreciate that you all allow me to just rant about my job something – and every once in a while, another stage manager stumbles on my blog, and leaves a comment affirming I’m not the only one who is sick of people thinking they have to be a starving artist, especially the producers who pay us!
Stage Management, Money & Career
- 4 Great Side Hustles for Stage Managers
- Where to Find Jobs as a Stage Manager
- What to Do When a Job Falls Through
- What Do You Do After Being a Stage Manager?
- Backup Plans and Working in the Arts
- Maybe There’s No Business Like Show Business for a Reason
- What Skills Do You Need to Be a Stage Manager?
- The Non-Linear Bank Account of a Stage Manager
- What to Do During College to Succeed Financially as a Stage Manager
- Being a Stage Manager in Your 30s is So Much Better Than Being a Stage Manager in Your 20s
- Apps to Make a Stage Manager’s Life Easier
- Working for Free
- To Collect Unemployment or Not?
- The Cost of Being a Stage Manager
- How to Find Free Samples for Your Stage Manager’s Kit
- How to Save Money on Black Pants
- 5 Books Every Manager Should Read
- How to Stock a Stage Management Kit on a Budget
- Why a Theatre Degree is Not Useless
- Love Broadway Shows But Don’t Love the Prices? Check Out Today Tix!
Touring
- Tourlife: Money Fails
- Tourlife: Financial Dangers
- How to Stay Under Your Per Diem
- Apps to Make Tour Life Easier
Gifts
- Opening and Closing Night Gifts for Your Assistant Stage Manager
- 5 Easy and Awesome Opening Night Gifts Under $5
Life as a Stage Manager
- A Day in the Life of a Non-Equity Touring Stage Manager
- How to Live on a Tour Bus
- A Day in the Life of an Unemployed Stage Manager
- A Day in the Life of a Touring Children’s Theatre Stage Manager
- How to Live in a Tour Van
- A Day in the Life of a Circus Stage Manager
- True Story: I Lived on a Circus Train
- What to Pack to Live on a Circus Train
- A Day in the Life of a Cruise Ship Stage Manager
- What to Pack to Live on a Cruise Ship
Fellow stage manager here- I love all of your SM posts! I was so happy to find a blog that incorporates both your topics. With SMing comes a love of making spreadsheets, so it’s no wonder we enjoy personal finance documenting as well : )
Half the reason I stopped performing and got into management was the prospect of getting paid adequately while still working in theater. You’re not alone- can’t tell you how many producers and directors have tried to stiff me and write it off as some “starving artist” excuse. After herding cats all day we deserve something better than a stipend. I feel you girl!
Thanks so much for commenting!
It’s true – the love of spreadsheets does move pretty naturally into the personal finance realm. I’m surprised more of us aren’t super personal finance savvy!
I am a theatre major who just retired from a 38+ year career in corporate America. I have always felt that my acting and stage management training was essential to my success in the non-arts business world, but hadn’t really linked my job as Director of Financial Education for 5,000+ employees to my love of stage management! I have just found your blog and feel a little like you’re talking to me!
I feel a little like your response is talking a little to me! I’m always interested in what folks with a stage management background go on to do outside the theater world.
I’ve had a good run at it, but I think it may be time to start looking at other career options for the future.
Your blog beautifully merges stage management with personal finance insights. It’s a treasure trove for anyone in the arts. Thanks for breaking the starving artist stereotype and offering practical advice. Your posts are a beacon for stage managers everywhere!
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