Stage Directors and Choreographers Society

Laura Penn Speaks in Memory of Rachel Rockwell

The Chicago theatre community gathered last night to honor the memory of SDC Member Rachel Rockwell, who passed away ...

2016 Interview with Gillian Lynne Available for Free Download

“I look for friendship. I always try to see who a potential cast member is as a person. I have a few silly thi ...

SDC Issue Statement Regarding Supreme Court Janus Decision

(June 27, 2018) – Laura Penn, Executive Director of SDC, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, released the fo ...

SDC Issues Procedures for Handling Sexual Harassment Complaints

UNITE. EMPOWER. PROTECT. General Member Information • Reference SDC’s Statement on Sexual Harassment • Reference SDC ...

Laura Penn of SDC and Joe Hartnett of IATSE Named Co-Chairs of COBUG

(March 2, 2018) The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG) on Wednesday elected Laura Penn of Stage Directo ...

Statement from SDC Regarding Sexual Harassment

(November 3, 2017) In the wake of the revelations that have roiled the entertainment industry in the past few weeks, ...

SDC Names Howard Sherman as Director of Communications & Education

(October 24, 2017) Laura Penn, Executive Director of SDC, the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, today anno ...

SDC AND NEAT SIGN FIRST COLLECTIVELY BARGAINED AGREEMENT

(September 14, 2017, Boston) Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), the national theatrical union represe ...

Recent arrest of Russian Director Kirill S. Serebrennikov

(August 30th, 2017) The Political Engagement Committee was founded in the aftermath of last November’s election with ...

Response to Charlottesville

(August 14, 2017—New York, NY) Following the domestic terrorism led by white supremacists that took place in Charlot ...

SDC TAKES A STAND ON HEALTH CARE REFORM

(June 20, 2017—New York, NY) The Executive Board of SDC, the theatrical union representing Stage Directors and Chore ...

SDC Announces 2016 – 2017 Top Ten “STANDOUT MOMENTS”

(April 25, 2017—New York, NY) On Monday night, April 24th, at its semi-annual Membership meeting, Stage Directors an ...

FY 18 Funding for NEA, NEH + CPB

Click here to read the joint letter re: FY18 funding for NEA, NEH + CPB

Entertainment Unions Stand Together to Oppose Proposed Cuts to the NEA, NEH, and CPB

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Katie Barrows Research and Communications Associate, DPE P: 202-638-0320 x115 Kbarrows@dpeaflc ...

Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron, Craig Zadan, and John Stamos to Celebrate Kenny Leon

SDC FOUNDATION “MR. ABBOTT” AWARD HONORING KENNY LEON SET FOR MARCH 27, 2017 (February 16, 2017 – New Yo ...

Call to Action

Dear SDC Members, On Monday, February 13, SDC’s Executive Board Meeting included a critical resolution respond ...

Kenny Leon to Receive “Mr. Abbott” Award

KENNY LEON TO RECEIVE “MR. ABBOTT” AWARD Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDC Foundation) Will Honor T ...

Developmental Work

ATTENTION MEMBERS: REQUEST + FILE THE DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT There is a Development Contract available to ensure that ...

SDC is the national union that has united, empowered, and protected
stage directors and choreographers for more than 50 years.

SDC Journal celebrates the crafts
of stage direction and choreography

SDC represents professional stage directors
and choreographers working in all jurisdictions

SDC helps set minimum standards
within the industry.

SDC supports the work of educators and mentors
who are fostering the next generation of artists

Come see us. SDC Members have access to the cafe +
may reserve a conference room for quiet meetings.

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Laura Penn Speaks in Memory of Rachel Rockwell

2016 Interview with Gillian Lynne Available for Free Download

SDC Issue Statement Regarding Supreme Court Janus Decision

SDC Issues Procedures for Handling Sexual Harassment Complaints

Laura Penn of SDC and Joe Hartnett of IATSE Named Co-Chairs of COBUG

Statement from SDC Regarding Sexual Harassment

SDC Names Howard Sherman as Director of Communications & Education

SDC AND NEAT SIGN FIRST COLLECTIVELY BARGAINED AGREEMENT

Recent arrest of Russian Director Kirill S. Serebrennikov

Response to Charlottesville

SDC TAKES A STAND ON HEALTH CARE REFORM

SDC Announces 2016 – 2017 Top Ten “STANDOUT MOMENTS”

FY 18 Funding for NEA, NEH + CPB

Entertainment Unions Stand Together to Oppose Proposed Cuts to the NEA, NEH, and CPB

Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron, Craig Zadan, and John Stamos to Celebrate Kenny Leon

Call to Action

Kenny Leon to Receive “Mr. Abbott” Award

Developmental Work

Work with SDC

Employment Opportunities

Partners + Peers

SDC is the national union that has united, empowered, and protected stage directors and choreographers for more than 50 years.

SDC Journal celebrates the crafts of stage direction and choreography

SDC represents professional stage directors and choreographers working in all jurisdictions

SDC helps set minimum standards within the industry.

SDC supports the work of educators and mentors who are fostering the next generation of artists

Come see us. SDC Members have access to the cafe + may reserve a conference room for quiet meetings.

Unite. Empower. Protect.

SDC is the national union that has united, empowered, and protected
stage directors and choreographers for more than 50 years.

SDC Journal celebrates the crafts
of stage direction and choreography

SDC represents professional stage directors
and choreographers working in all jurisdictions

SDC helps set minimum standards
within the industry.

SDC supports the work of educators and mentors
who are fostering the next generation of artists

Come see us. SDC Members have access to the cafe +
may reserve a conference room for quiet meetings.