IATSE Local 98

Web Administrator: Cliff Unfried * cliff.unfried@comcast.net * 717-580-1661 * This Site Was Updated 08/15/18

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 beloved Joe Garritano passed away yesterday, Monday July 16th. He was the best when it comes to humor, compassion and mission drive. He is and will always be missed.

In Memory of Marlin G. Ulrich, Sr

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What's New and/or Interesting:    Updated 11/072017

   *   Latest IATSE Bulletin... Link
   *   IATSE Statement on Sexual Harassment in the Entertainment Industry
        Friday, October 20, 2017... Link
   *   IATSE Donates $10,000 to Assist Members Affected by Hurricane Irma
        Monday, September 11, 2017... Link
   *   IATSE Donates $10,000 To Assist Members Affected by Hurricane Harvey
        Monday, August 28, 2017... 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

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

IATSE ON FACEBOOK

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

Great Knot Tying Training Site: Click Here.

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"

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

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