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Running a Theatre Company
August 21, 2025 Since stepping in to SBMT’s Executive Director position in July, I have been delving into documents and spreadsheets, agreements and archives to compile, organize, and analyze over 60 years of SBMT producing theatre here in the South Bay. My goal was to become as much of an expert on SBMT as I…
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SBMT’s AI Policy: Protecting People, Creativity, and Integrity
by Michael Paul Hirsch, Executive Director and Walter M. Mayes, Artistic Director August 14, 2025 At South Bay Musical Theatre, every costume stitch, scenic brushstroke, musical note, and marketing image tells a human story. These are crafted by artists, technicians, and volunteers who pour their time and talent into creating something authentic and memorable. Our…
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Why We Do This: Our Common Humanity
“I am not a robot” July 9, 2025 Why do we gather in a darkened room to watch people sing, dance and step into someone else’s shoes? Because theatre reminds us who we actually are and inspires us to be who we can become. In a world that urges us to be faster, more efficient,…
Michael Paul Hirsch 