The Stage Managers' Association Presented its Annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement
This award was given on behalf of the SMA Founders and is a special recognition for embodying the values expressed by the Founders of the SMA.
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On Monday, September 21, 2020, the Stage Managers' Association presented its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management in a virtual ceremony to two distinguished honourees, Philadelphia based stage manager Patreshettarlini (Pat) Adams and Chicago based stage manager Alden J. Vasquez. In addition to these Lifetime Achievement Awards, the SMA recognized Robert I. Sutherland-Cohen with The Founders Award.
This award was given on behalf of the SMA Founders and is a special recognition for embodying the values expressed by the Founders of the SMA through Robert's work, teaching, writing, and service to the organization.
Honourees are chosen each February from nominations submitted by industry members. The SMA thanks Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids for their leading sponsorship of the event.
Learn more about the Stage Managers' Association at www.stagemanagers.org.

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Seussical Muhlenberg Theatre & Dance (6/12-6/27) |
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Freedom for a Night Circus Campus (9/13-9/13) |
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August Wilson's Fences Bristol Riverside Theatre (6/01-6/20) |
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Magic Show - Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic | Camelback Resort, July 2026 309 Resort Dr (7/16-7/16) |
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by The United European Ballet Company F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts (10/24-10/24) |
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Rock Revisited Bristol Riverside Theatre (7/22-7/26) |
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Walnut Street Theatre''s David Mamet''s GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Walnut Street Theatre (1/12-2/14) |
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Antigone Bristol Riverside Theatre (2/02-2/21) |
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The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged Labuda Center for the Performing Arts (6/24-7/12) |
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Project 22 at The Wilds The Wilds By Marathon Bar Events (6/27-6/27) |









