Costume Society America
CSA
What is the Costume Society of America?
1982
When was Dance/USA established?
TYA/USA
What is Theatre for Young Audiences?
SMA
What is the Stage Managers' Association?
PYTA
What is the Pride Youth Theatre Alliance?
Fosters an understanding of appearance and dress practices of people across the globe through research, education, preservation, and design.
What is the mission of the Costume Society of America?
over 500
How many organizational and individual members does Dance/USA serve?
Access to Webinar Portal, Regular Affinity Groups, and Members-Only Online Portal
What are the member benefits on TYA?
The need to advocate for the stage management voice in the union
What was the founding of SMA built upon?
2012
When was PYTA officially founded?
Led by the Vice President of Internal Relations
Who is the leader of The Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Belonging Committee?
Areas of engagement, advocacy, research, and preservation
What are Dance/USA's core programs focused in?
$85
What is the individual membership rate for joining TYA?
Advocacy, Education, Mentoring, Recognition, Community
What five points embody the mission of the SMA?
Providing emerging and established leaders in the field with resources and opportunities to exchange, collaborate, and learn
What is the mission of the PYTA?
Partially funded by endowment since 2011 and fully in 2015 ($2,500)
What is the CSA Angels Project?
An individual's contributions in America and acknowledge their achievements and the roles they play in the national dance ecosystem
What do the Honor and 'Ernie' awards recognize?
1965
When was TYA/USA founded?
Get together with the stage managers of the Royal Shakespeare Company's Nicholas Nickleby
What was the inspiration of the SMA to start regular meetings?
A world where all artistic, cultural, and human service organizations have sustainable, safe space for queer and allied youth
What is the vision of PYTA?
1970
When did CSA begin forming regional groups?
Engagement
What is the heart of Dance USA's mission?
Young audiences and international exchange
What are the primary mandates of TYA/USA?
Lack of representation in our unions, the need to meet other stage managers on a regular basis to exchange ideas, and a desire to educate others about the work we do
What were the common concerns raised at the first meetings of the SMA?
Skills, knowledge, and experience