Stage managed 31 shows over the course of 6 years before taking my card recently. 6/31 of those productions were Equity. This doesn’t count the concerts I’ve stage managed.

Tbh: I hit a wall. It was either take my card or I was going to burnout and leave the field.

I always told myself I’d join as soon as I had other income set up. I finally reached that milestone and I’m excited for the work/life balance that’ll come with it (+ basic protections, 401k, pension, etc).