For more than 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.
"Without a doubt, USITT has been the single most powerful influence
in my professional career."
Richard K. Thomas
Professor, Purdue University
Author, USITT Monograph, Designs of Abe Jacob
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. .
Sightlines, our web-based monthly newsletter, keeps members informed about upcoming association events and programs, and includes reports on a variety of member activities.
Conference
USITT’s Annual Conference & Stage Expo 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.
To learn more about:
personal memberships, click here.
memberships for organizations are available here.