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Production & Design

A curated guide for Performing Arts Production & Design resources at Pace Libraries

Professional Associations & Affiliations

United States Institute of Theater TechnologyThe United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc. (USITT) is an organization to promote dialogue, research, and learning among practitioners of theatre design and technology.

Guild of Scenic ArtistsThe Guild of Scenic Artists, founded in 2016 by five scenic designers, provides professional guidance, a jobs board, and resources for new and continuing professional scenic designers.

Professional Lighting and Sound Association: PLASA is the lead international membership body for those who supply technologies and services to the event, entertainment and installation industries.

Society of Light & LightingSociety of Light and Lighting (SLL) is recognized as an international authority on lighting and welcomes all who are interested in any aspect of the world of light, lighting, and its design or application. Provides professional guidance, webinars/events, publications, and courses.

The Stage Managers' Association: The Stage Managers’ Association of the United States (SMA) is the only professional organization for working stage managers across the United States. Mission is to recognize, advocate for, and provide continuing education and networking opportunities for stage managers across the USA.

Association for Sound Design and Production: The UK theatre sound industry primarily consists of individuals working in a freelance capacity, who until the existence of the ASDP rarely met and had little means for professional development. Our aim is to provide a community and a variety of educational and support networks - both online and in real life.

Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association: The Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association (TSDCA) is a professional membership organization of sound designers and composers for the performing arts working in the United States.

The Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA): A non-profit trade association for the entertainment technology industries.

IATSE: The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States.

Set Decorators Society of America