General Resources

• The Blue Room Technical Forum (UK)
• SMNetwork.org Online resource for stage managers. Hundreds of useful links
• The Prompt Corner Information for Stage Managers
• Prop People.com Online resource for Prop-makers
• StageWork - Resources about the backstage work of the National Theatre, Bristol Old Vic and Birmingham Rep
• Jon Erwin's Technical Theatre Links World's Largest collection of tech links.
• Stagecraft newsgroup FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Loads of useful information
• The Actors Store - supplies and info for actors

Jobs

• Q1GO Jobs for professional stage technicians
• StageJobsPro Theatre management, backstage and front of house jobs

Health and Safety

• BBC Safety Site Invaluable collection of safety information
• ABTT Safety Forum (membership required)
• ESTA Fog & Smoke information

Humour

• The Show Report

Software

• Line Notes - Anke Software

Useful resources

• Multimap Easy access to UK & International maps - search by postcode or placename
• Royal Mail (UK Postcode Search)
• Online Conversion Convert anything to anything else

Fight Direction & Weapons

• British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat (BASSC, London UK)
• Society of American Fight Directors
• Fight Director.com Excellent resources site
• See Props Links for weapon hire & sales

Publications

• The Stage Online

Supplies / Equipment / Tools

• Pockit - Utility holsters & accessories for your tools
• Tools for Stagecraft
• Setwear - Gloves, belts, bags (CA, USA)
• Ironclad Performance Work Gloves (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
• Showblacks Crew clothing (UK)

Training

• ABTT (Association of British Theatre Technicians)
• METIER National Training Organisations for the Arts and Entertainment Industries
• NCDT National Council for Drama Training

Unions/Associations

• Stage Management Association (UK)
• Stage Management Association (US)
• British Actors Equity
• Theatre Manager's Association (TMA - UK)
• British Performing Arts Medicine Trust Charity that provides a telephone Helpline and free medical assessment at their own clinics for performers
• BECTU
• Directors Guild of Great Britain
• IATSE International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (USA)

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