Web Administrator:   Dan Hook  *  danielhook610@gmail.com  *  484 - 451 - 8002  *  This Site Was Updated 11/18/22

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 09/01/2022

   * Foot Protection

   * Glove Selection

   * Stadium Safety

     *  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


   *   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

 2022: 
11/22 - 11/27: Jurassic World Live 
12/01: The Gaither Vocal Band
12/03: For King and Country
12/20: Pentatonix
12/21: Trans Siberian Orchestra

2023:
04/14: Reba McEntire

- Stadium
- Pavilion

2023:
05/27: Blink 182

2022:
11/21: Illusionist
11/23: Alton Brown
11/29 - 12/01: Bluey's Big Play
12/04: Straight No Tracer
12/05: Lindsey Stirling
12/09: Nikki Glasser
12/18 - 12/19: Nutcracker

2023:
01/07: Dancing With The Stars
01/04 - 01/15: Paw Patrol
01/17 - 01/22: My Fair Lady
02/04: Menopause the Musical
03/04 - 03/09: Hadestown
06/13 - 06/18: Six
08/01 - 08/06: Come Fly Away

2022:

2022: 
11/10 - 11/13: 75th Anniversary IBEW Local 126

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