NEW Gallery photos, plus Summer work info!IA 470 Phone Numbers
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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 be bound by 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. Also 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 print out 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 season, it is time to think about what is involved in working outdoor shows, like Country USA, Oneida Bingo and Casino, and EAA. These venues all may involve working very long hours in sometimes adverse weather conditions and NOT in our usual locations. Stagehands should take extra steps to be sure you can work both effectively and safely.
In addition to 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 very hot (maybe a spare pair of shorts and T-shirt?), or pretty cool (especially after a rainstorm or after sundown) all in the same day, so plan accordingly. I like a layered approach as you can add or subtract clothing as 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!
Our 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 (getting lost is not an excuse). 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.
Country USA will be at its new location again this year. EVEN IF YOU HAVE WORKED COUNTRY USA BEFORE check out the map to Country USA so you know where you are going!
In general, try to arrive early: fifteen to thirty min. is good. Traffic is unpredictable, and sometimes is re-routed, so allow time for surprises. There seems to be an unusual amount of road construction this year; plan accordingly. For Country USA and EAA the police often re-route traffic patterns to handle the unusual loads which the local roads just aren't designed for. Don't assume it won't be different than you remember, especially as show time approaches. Heavy traffic also 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, so it's a good idea to bring a bottle of water and sunscreen. Wear a hat. 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, but restaurants are usually some distance away. Many people bring a bag lunch along. If you do so, make sure you have a good cooler or bring non-perishable food. A sandwich left in a hot car is not good!
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.
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. Check out the latest event brochure here.
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.
Members may contact a Local officer or Mick Alderson
to obtain login and password.
Venue Addresses (Local Members Only)
 Waiting at Country USA 2006 |
 Setting a drumkit |
 With enough stagehands you can move the World! |
 Wardrobe at Wittman Field for "Public Enemies" |
 Our crew on the Oshkosh set for "Public Enemies" |
 And a close-up. Good thing they were behind the camera! |
 Building the roof at Country USA 08 |
 Building truss |
 Decking support |
 Roof and deck ready |
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