 For nearly 50 years, USITT has been serving the needs of design, production, and technology professionals in the performing arts and entertainment industry. USITT is the only association that brings together all the "behind the scenes" disciplines of theatre and live performance under one roof, so practitioners, educators, related businesses and organizations, and students can exchange ideas and share knowledge.
Our members represent a broad spectrum of specialties and disciplines that include:
- scenery, costume, sound, and lighting designers & technicians
- properties, makeup, and special effects craftpersons
- stage managers and technical directors
- architects, acousticians, and theatrical consultants
- performing arts instructors, professors, and students
Organizations that present performances or provide products and services to the industry also have a home here:
- manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors
- colleges, universities, and high schools
- performing arts centers and theatres
 Members advance their knowledge and skills through networking opportunities, information in the form of a variety of publications, the Annual Conference & Stage Expo, and training workshops.
Publications
Our quarterly journal,TD&T, provides members with in-depth articles on a variety of topics, new product and book reviews, and designer profiles. Click here to see a recent issue.
Sightlines, our web-based monthly newsletter, keeps members informed about upcoming association events and programs, and includes reports on a variety of member activities. Click here to see a recent issue.
USITT’s bookstore sells a variety of publications and media that are of interest to industry professionals. Every title is available to members at discounted pricing. Click here to visit the store and peruse our current offerings.
Training USITT’s Annual Conference attracts 4,000+ professionals from all over the world who come together for approximately one week to share their knowledge and expertise. Members can register at reduced rates to take advantage of more than 175 educational sessions, over 150 exhibitors at Stage Expo, tours, and speeches and presentations by renowned professionals. Click here to learn more.
To learn more about personal memberships, click here.
Details on memberships for organizations are available here.
To have membership information mailed, e-mail your request to the USITT Office, or download a printable version of the membership brochure here. |