Hello and welcome, Carole!
This site is full of advice - about 14 years worth, in fact. As you poke around I'm sure you'll find more tips than you bargained for.
However, the Intro board is where all us old school SMs pipe down for a bit so we can learn about who you are!
To get you started, please tell us a tip, tale or bit of trivia (for more info please see the "
How to Post an Intro" thread that's stickied at the top of this board.
I'd also like to help you find the right board with the best advice for your production level. What sort of theatre are you working in? And what do you think a stage manager does?