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IATSE Local 470 represents professional stagehands
in Northeastern Wisconsin, and is a Local of the International
Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees.
We provide a trained, knowledgeable labor force
for all forms of technical theatre, including:
• legitimate theatre
• concerts and
festivals
• dance and pageants
• trade shows
• installations of
stage
equipment and rigging.
Our members are skilled in:
• Stage Carpentry
• Electrics
• Sound
• Props
• Wardrobe
• Rigging.
We welcome new members, and offer a regular training program for new members and on-the-job training for non-members. Check out our Application Procedure.
We regularly place non-members through our Hiring Hall. They
work beside and under the direction of members. If you are
interested working with us, check out "Permit
Worker Information". Then contact our Business
Agent.
IATSE 470 has instituted a Hiring Hall to place workers in jobs. All workers who wish to work with IA 470 must become members of the Hiring Hall, and agree to the terms and conditions of the Hiring Hall Procedures. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF IATSE 470 TO BE A MEMBER OF THE HIRING HALL! You DO have to be a member of the Hiring Hall to receive work through the Hiring Hall.
If you are interested in working through the Hiring Hall, please review the Hiring Hall Procedures. Then, if you wish to apply, you must print, fill out and return the Hiring Hall Agreement to the address indicated on the form.
PLEASE BE AWARE that applying to the Hiring Hall is NO GUARANTEE of receiving work! There are MANY members of the Hiring Hall, and work is assigned according the Procedures outlined in the document. Again, see the Hiring Hall Procedures document for details. Be aware that the terms of the Worker Conduct Policy applies to ALL workers who apply to the Hiring Hall.
Alliance, Inc. is the payroll corporation used by IA 470 to see that workers are paid quickly and efficiently. Go to their web-page at www.alliancepayroll.org to download and Alliance Invoices, workcall sheets, new employee forms, or Injury Report forms for use by members serving as job stewards. Alliance, Inc. can use Direct Deposit to your bank account so that paychecks may be more quickly expedited. The appropriate forms are available at the Alliance Website. Check it out!
Additional steward materials can be found in the Members Only part of this web site. Enter below.
As we enter the summer show season, think about the additional considerations involved in working outdoor shows. Country USA, Oneida Bingo and Casino, EAA; these venues all involve working long hours in sometimes adverse weather conditions and NOT in our usual locations. Stagehands should take extra steps to be sure you can works effectively and safely.
Besides the usual selection of tools a stagehand should bring to a call, you may want to add some additional gear to your kit: Raingear and a change of clothing in case of rain, extra shoes, a hat and sunblock, and so on. It may get extra hot (maybe a spare pair of shorts and T-shirt?), or pretty cool (especially after a rainstorm or after sundown) so plan accordingly. I like a layered approach as you can add or subtract clothing when the weather changes, and it will! You may go from sun and temperatures in the 90's to rain, wind, and temps in the 40's in the matter of a few hours. Wisconsin is like that!
Outdoor venues are often located away of other facilities. You may not be as familiar with how to get there, so be sure you know where you are going BEFORE you leave home. Check our Maps section below, although it is possible you are going somewhere we don't have maps for! Take the time to get directions.
IF YOU HAVE NEVER WORKED COUNTRY USA BEFORE check out the MAP to Country USA so you know where you are going!
In general, try to get there early: fifteen to thirty min. is good. Traffic can be unpredictable, and sometimes is re-routed, so allow time for surprises. For Country USA and EAA the police often re-route traffic patterns to handle the unusual loads which the local roads aren't designed for. Don't assume it won't be different than you remember, especially as showtime approaches. Heavy traffic means traffic jams. We still expect you to be ON TIME. If it seems you might be late, call the cell phone number for the Steward, which also means it makes sense to get the cell phone numbers BEFORE you leave home! If all else fails contact the B.A., but don't be surprised if he isn't there. He may be working the show you are headed for!
It is usually very warm, and you may be working outside and often away from a water source. It's a good idea to bring a bottle of water and sunscreen. Check weather in case raingear is in order. Bring the usual tools; gloves, a multi-tool or screwdriver and pliers, a crescent wrench, and maybe other tools needed to get the job done. You may find yourself building the stage as well as setting up the show. Lunch may be provided, but don't count on it. Lunch if not provided will be 1 hour long. Restaurants are usually some distance away, so many people bring a bag lunch. If you do, make sure you have a good cooler or bring non-perishable food. A sandwich left in a hot car is not good!
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF! Working a show is challenging, and working outdoors adds an extra level of stress. Keep in mind the 6:2:1 rule of festival survival. Not easy to follow, but it should be a goal!
"At any given time, in the previous 24 hours you should have had six good hours of sleep, two solid meals, and one shower and clean clothes. You cannot substitute one for the other, six meals and two hours of sleep just doesn't work." (Dale Farmer, Stagecraft Mailing List)
If you are a new worker (a "stringer") and you haven't read it yet, check out check out the "Permit Worker Information" packet for information and procedures.
New to backstage? Check out these pages, then some of the other links below. And Welcome!
All documents are and remain property of IATSE Local 470, and are for informational purposes only. They may not be published or distributed without the consent of Local 470.
To download the following documents, click on link, then use your browser's "File|Save as" function to copy to your computer.
IATSE 470 is a "Mixed" Local. This means we cover all areas of technical theatre. Many of our members are "general" stagehands, covering Carpentry, ELectrics, Sound, and Props. Others choise to specialize in other areas of the trade; Wardrobe, Wigs and Hair, Rigging, and Video and Film. Check out these pages for more info.
Local 470 has an active training program for apprentice members. The Stagehand's Primer is provided as an aid to apprentices studying to become Journeymen Stagehands, and is available to interested non-members as well. However, PLEASE NOTE: This "Stagehand Primer" is specifically intended for the use of the Stagehands and Apprentices of IATSE Local 470. It remains the property of the author, Mick Alderson, and the contents of this website may not be copied, saved, reproduced, or duplicated in any way, either in whole or in part, without the written consent of the author.
IATSE Local 470 is a Sustaining Member of USITT Midwest Section. The Section offers several educational events and seminars each year, which Local members are elligible to attend.
IATSE Local 470 makes educational documents available for download. Many are available to Local Members ONLY, while others can be accessed below. If you are a member of the Local and need documents not available here contact Mick Alderson, at mick.alderson@gmail.com, or at Ph. 920-836-3031, for instructions.
There are excellent on-line educational resources available as
well:
For
Local Members Only, click here. Additional materials are available here to Local 470 members;
requires login and password to enter.
EFFECTIVE DEC. 1, THE PASSWORD TO ENTER HAS CHANGED!
Members may contact a Local officer or Mick Alderson
to obtain login and password.
Venue Addresses (Local Members Only)
 Public Enemies Crew |
 Public Enemies Crew, closer |
 Wardrobe, Public Enemies |
 Country USA setup |
 Country USA |
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 Stage framing |
 The roof rises |
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