I.a.t.s.t.e 891

[aeni]

Anyone a member of IATSTE as a MA? I'm interested in joining, but have no clue of whether or not I should join yet and would like to hear experiences from other members.

 

[SARAHluvsMAC]

what does it stand for?

 

[aeni]

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees

It's a union that also extends to film.

http://www.iatse.com/home.html

 

[pixichik77]

I am not a member of IATSE yet, but I intend to join when I am done with school. My husband is an IATSE member as a stage hand. But I am a little confused... you are in AZ? I beleive you would want to join local 706. There are only 2 major locals for makeup and hair, and the West coast local is more stable. 891 is Art department. Also... you ventilate? Where did you learn? (just curious)

 

[aeni]

Thanks for the correct number. Few MAs seem to be apart of it so I literally have no guidance whatsoever except from a few stagehands and set dressers that come from LA.

I learned how to ventilate in college. Theatre program that is offered every 2-4 years. You can also learn at an opera house for minimum wage.

 

[prplgrapesmakup]

The address is www.local706.org its the makeup union for the west coast. They give all the info on the website, but to quickly break it down you need to complete a 60-60-60. Which is 60 days of work per year, for 3-5 years from your fist day of hire. You need paid and non-paid work. Hope that helps.

 

[pixichik77]

aeni, what college did you attend? My school teaches it, but not many do. Sorry if I am pestering you, I am just curious.

 

[aeni]

University of AZ - Tucson. Don't know about ASU.