Web Administrator:   Cliff Unfried  *  cliff.unfried@comcast.net  *  717-580-1661  *  This Site Was Updated 07/28/2021

Thanks for visiting the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 98 website.  IATSE Local 98, located in Hershey, PA has been serving South Central Pennsylvania with quality stagehand services since 1903.  We are behind the scenes and act as the machine that makes show business work.  Our members are experienced and dedicated to their craft.  We provide safe and professional expert technical services in the entertainment field, specializing in electrical, audio, video, rigging, scenery and stage set up.  We have over 70 members well practiced in these fields from many years of experience.

Our venues include the Giant Center, Hershey Theater, Hershey Park Stadium, Hershey Park Arena, Star Pavilion and Hershey Park Music Box.  We also serve the surrounding areas including Harrisburg and Carlisle.

What's New and/or Interesting:    Updated 04/06/2021

   *  Corona Virus Portal
     *  As we celebrate our 125th Anniversary, we reflect on the history of the IATSE.
        Since our founding in 1893, the strength and solidarity of our members has
        bettered the lives of workers throughout the entertainment industry.  See this
        short video... Link

   *   Latest IATSE Bulletin... Link

   *   Here's a video of a theater load out with time lapse photography... Video Link

   *   A video of a U2 Load Out... Video Link

   *   Roadies at work, recognize the workers & the venue?... Video Link


                 

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* Stone's Concert Picture Album from 2005 posted on Photo
   Showcase page.

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IATSE ON FACEBOOK

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* Video of our Local 98 setting up a TSO Concert:

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Great Knot Tying Training Site: Click Here.

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TRAINING VIDEOS

"Wrap That Cable Correctly!"

"Truss Orientation"

"How to Tie a Bow Line Knot"

"Know Your Stage Terms"

"Hanging Lighting Intruments"

"How to Tie a Clove Hitch Knot"

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*  See the new link in the Education Links Section, Technical Theater 
    Terms Glossary... Click Here For Now

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Information:

*  Directions to Giant Center and parking Map...

*  To access the Giant Center Promoter's Guide... Click here.

*  Want to know how to tie any knot... See this Site

*  Ten Commandments for Spotlight Operators... More

2021:
 08/19 - James Taylor
 09/25 - WWE
 10/29 - King & Country
 11/12 - Lauren Daigle
 12/04 - Dan & Shay

- Stadium
- Pavilion

2021:
 07/28 Guns & Roses
 08/10 Phish
 08/13 Hella Mega Tour
 08/21 Zac Brown
 08/28 Dead & Co
 09/05 Maroon 5
 09/24 Jonas Bros

2021:
 08/06 - Squeeze
 08/24 - Brit Floyd
 09/25 - Nate Bargatze
 10/08 - Rodrigo
 10/09 - John Cleese
 10/15 - Brian Regan
 11/06 - Ron White
 11/14 - Bill Maher

Pollstar provides scheduled events for the Hershey Venues.  Please note that this site is not affiliated with us or any of the Hershey venues.  It's accuracy may be questionable.