Stagehand 101: Strength in Numbers

Union wages and benefits are the benchmark in the industry

I was in the lighting industry for many years before I joined the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) or what’s commonly called the “IA.” In Austin, my Local, 205, is the IA Local for stagehands, scenic carpenters, props, projectionists, riggers, wardrobe, wigs, hair and makeup, lighting and sound technicians, A/V techs, camera …