I.A.T.S.E. Local 151 has provided labor for the southeast area of Nebraska and its surrounding areas for over a century. Our skilled labor force is comprised of qualified stagehands who are trained in all aspects of Concert, Broadway, Banquet and Entertainment Events, including set-up and tear-down of show related equipment and gear, loading and unloading of touring trucks and trailers, rigging of concert and theater equipment, installation of outdoor stages and roof structures, among other areas where skilled stagehand labor is a necessity to safely and effectively execute your production’s readiness in a timely manner. Providing professional, courteous, knowledgeable and skilled stagehands is what we’ve done for over 100 years, and we strive to continue our tradition in being our jurisdiction’s standard in entertainment labor.
Please browse through the job descriptions below to learn more about each of our areas of expertise.
Rigging
Our rigging professionals are skilled in Arena and Theatrical style rigs. Our rigging members can also work out of high-lifts, scissor lifts and other personal-hoisting equipment. We also have a E.T.C.P. certified Theater Rigger on staff. When you are looking for skilled labor as important to audience and crew safety as the rigging team is, you can trust Local 151 to provide you with safe and trained rigging professional who keep safety and show efficiency in mind at all times.
Certified Machinery Operators
Our specialized labor force can provide certified operators for warehouse forklifts, high lifts, scissor lifts and telescopic forklifts. Skilled operation equals a safe work environment. IATSE Local 151 can staff your production with professional high-reach operators who are trained and knowledgeable in the field.
Show and Set Carpenters
Our membership of Local 151 is comprised of several set and show carpenters who specialize in the workflow of set and show carpentry. Timely and efficient stage set-up and tear down, scaffolding construction & removal, set building & maintenance are all key to a production’s bottom line. IATSE Local 151 takes pride in providing you an efficient labor force.
Stagehands
They say good help is hard to find and we’ve found the best help around. Our labor force and membership includes journeyman stagehands who are skilled in the set-up and tear-down of Staging, Lighting, Audio, Video, Pyrotechnics and Backline among other areas of expertise which are required in presenting today’s modern productions.
Spotlight Operators
IATSE Local #151 maintains membership by many qualified and experienced follow spot operators. Our spot operators are familiar with most all brands and types of followspot equipment including Lycian, Strong, Strand, Robe and others. We can staff your remote and traditional follow spots.
Camera Operators
& Cable Pagers
Capturing the moment through video technology is a staple in today’s modern entertainment production. Good videographers, camera operators and technical video crew are essential for a quality video feed which your audience experiences during your production. Local 151 can provide the professional personnel needed to operate and manage the specified duties required by your video department.
Wardrobe Personnel
Our trained professionals are experienced in all aspects of a theatrical wardrobe department including; Dressers, Stitchers, Hair & Make-up and Laundry Professionals.
Truck Loaders
Loading and Unloading trucks efficiently and safely is key to the good start or end of any production. Our experienced truck loaders have the knowledge and skill-set that it takes to do the job safely.