Interview for Western Stage Manager Convention Delegate

I was invited by Davon Williams to chat about my run for Western Stage Manager Convention Delegate in the current Actors’ Equity Association election, which took place through Facebook Live on the BIPOC Delegates for AEA page. While not BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) myself, I appreciate the opportunity for conversation. Here’s the video.

Referenced during the discussion are:

• Learning Your (and My) Land Acknowledgement (my previous blog post with links)
• Actors’ Equity Association
  • Safety Spotlight
  • COVID-19 Information for Producers
  • Coronavirus Resources (requires AEA member login)
• The AGMA/SDC Return to Stage and Performing Arts Playbook (note, it’s a living document already in version two, so if you download, check back for updates)
• The Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide
• The Receipts W/ Davon Williams (Facebook Page)
• Facebook groups:
  • Unofficial AEA ELECTION PAGE (Delegate and Councilor)
  • Colorado Stage Managers
  • UNOFFICIAL AEA Stage Managers
  • USITT Management Commission
  • Stage Managers’ Association Members Only Group

Also, here is why pronouns matter.

My Candidate Statement (limited to 50 words! Whee!):

Erin Joy Swank

Aurora, CO

LORT, LOA, SPT, URTA, TYA, GA, Midsize

Committees: Stage Managers, Western Developing Theatre, URTA

I love to host stage manager gatherings (in-person or virtual), socializing, nurturing, and sharing experiences of our national community. Each region/area has differences and similarities; let me help promote our various hopes and needs. www.erinjoyswank.com

Follow my AEA tag on blog posts, including “Happy (Equity) Anniversary to Me!” where I first mentioned my candidacy on this website.