diff --git a/src/java/com/threerings/media/FrameManager.java b/src/java/com/threerings/media/FrameManager.java
index 26cf6a6e..d76dd761 100644
--- a/src/java/com/threerings/media/FrameManager.java
+++ b/src/java/com/threerings/media/FrameManager.java
@@ -232,6 +232,14 @@ public abstract class FrameManager
         return _overlay;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Returns the managed root on which this frame manager is operating.
+     */
+    public ManagedRoot getManagedRoot ()
+    {
+        return _root;
+    }
+
     /**
      * Clears out any media overlay that is in use.
      */