IATSE Local 27, Theatrical Stagehands

** The union office will be closed on July 4-5, 2024, in observance of Independence Day. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 8, 2024. **

Happy Fourth of July!

** Please be advised the Local 27 office will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth. **

** TO EVERYONE WORKING AT BROWNS STADIUM NEXT WEEK FOR THE STONES **

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Please be advised that the Local 27 office will close for Memorial Day weekend at 12:30pm on Friday, May 24, 2024, returning to normal business hours on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

Have a safe & happy weekend, everyone!

Home for the summer and looking for an exciting new opportunity? Would you like to gain experience in the entertainment industry? Are you interested in learning what goes on behind the scenes at large-scale productions in a fast-paced environment? If this has piqued your interest, please keep reading!


IATSE Local 27 is looking for seasonal Stagehands to join our crew for events throughout the Cleveland area. We have a jam-packed schedule, and we’ll need a lot of help! (Shifts will vary.) If you’re interested and available this summer, please text the word STAGE to 866-458-2460 and follow the prompts. Please be patient with us as we work through contacting everyone who replies. We will get back to you as soon as possible.


“AJR” / Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse (June 27)
“The Rolling Stones” / Cleveland Browns Stadium (June 15)
“Justin Timberlake” / Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse (July 7)
“Def Leppard” & “Journey” / Progressive Field (July 30)
“WWE Smackdown” / Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse (Aug-2)
“WWE Summerslam” / Cleveland Browns Stadium (Aug-3)
“Missy Elliot” / Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse (Aug-14)
“Billy Joel” & “Rod Stewart” / Cleveland Browns Stadium (Sept-13)
“Jeff Lynne’s ELO” / Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse (Sept-14)

In order to be eligible for referral, you must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid state driver's license or ID and a Social Security card, or a valid US Passport. You must be willing and able to work within the Cleveland area.

Who are we?
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees is a labor union representing over 140,000 technicians, artisans, and craftspersons in the entertainment industry, including live theater, motion picture & television production, as well as tradeshows in the US and Canada. Chartered in 1894, Local 27 provides stagehand labor to venues such as the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, CSU Wolstein Center, Playhouse Square, and the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.


What do we do?
The stagehand is responsible for performing various tasks including but not limited to:
• Building sets and performing a variety of backstage and maintenance tasks;
• Construct set pieces, risers, stages, musical equipment, etc.;
• Participate in all aspects of the conversion process for events including but not limited to setup and tear down of all event/productions, as well as numerous assignments required by the event;
• Loading and unloading trucks;
• Assisting in the assembly and disassembly of show productions;
• Spotlight, light, sound, and video board operation during shows/events for qualified personnel;
• Assist with video, sound and light production before, during and after shows;
• Move furniture, road cases, miscellaneous equipment;
• Duties may include setting up and tearing down flooring, portable chairs, barricades, staging, tables and other furnishings and equipment;
• Perform routine facility maintenance as related to backstage and production areas.

Please be advised the office will close at 2:00pm today, Monday, April 8, 2024.

Have a great eclipse day!

** TO EVERYONE WORKING IN & AROUND DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND THIS WEEKEND & MONDAY **

Please keep in mind, with the NCAA Women’s Final 4 games and events in & around the city this weekend, parking will be costly and difficult (at best). Consider options such as public transportation, carpooling, getting a ride, et cetera. In addition, there will be various road closures & no parking zones due to the eclipse events on Monday – and the Guardians home opener on top of it.

Please make a plan & give yourselves plenty of time to navigate these obstacles. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 🌞

Know before you go: Cleveland total solar eclipse traffic and parking plans If you plan to travel downtown during the eclipse, here's what you'll need to know before you go!

The Local 27 office will be closing for the long weekend at 12:30pm on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in observance of Good Friday. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend! 🐣🐰

FYI - Today's Cavaliers/Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse pay period is February 11th - 24th. The "Drake" load-out will pay on March 22nd.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Please be advised the Local 27 office will be closed this coming Monday, February 19th, in observance of Presidents' Day.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Local 27 is in need of extra stagehands next Wednesday & Thursday, February 7-8, 2024! If you're interested and available, please text the word STAGE to 1-866-458-2460 and follow the prompts.

Thank you and have a great day!

Please be advised the Local 27 office is closing at 1:30PM today, Friday January 19, due to severe weather. Stay safe & warm everyone!

Happy Holidays!

** Please be advised the office will be closing at 3:00pm today, Monday November 20, 2023. Apologies for the short notice, and thank you for your attention to this matter! **

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Today’s the day & polls are starting to open! There is no such thing as an off-cycle election year.

Time to elect pro-worker candidates up and down the ballot. Find your polling place, learn about union-endorsed candidates at more at the link in bio!

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of longtime Local 27 Brother Thomas Holden. Brother Holden will be incredibly missed by all that knew him.

~ We wish the entire Holden family, friends & loved ones peace and comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. ~

Arrangements are as follows:

Visitation at Zabor Funeral Home
Friday, November 3, 2023 / 3:00pm – 8:00pm
5680 Pearl Road, Parma Ohio 44129

Funeral Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Church
Saturday, November 4, 2023 / 11:00am
5891 Ridge Rd., Parma Ohio 44129

Burial at Calvary Cemetery
10000 Miles Ave., Cleveland Ohio 44105

**Update** Reception to follow at Schnitzel Haus / approximately 2:30pm
5728 Pearl Rd, Parma, OH 44129

HOLDEN, Thomas F. "Tommy" - Zabor Funeral Home | Parma Ohio Thomas F. HOLDEN, age 69, is survived by his dear sons Daniel, James, Michael, and dear Cynthia (nee Hayden). Loving grandfather of Nina. Dearest brother

Paychecks have arrived as follows...

~ Playhouse Square (pay period October 2-15, 2023)

For those wondering, today's Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse/Cavaliers pay period is pay period September 24 - October 7, 2023 (includes Peter Gabriel and Ringling Brothers days 1 & 2).

Also: Please be advised, beginning November 1, 2023, any and all paychecks delivered to this office will be mailed upon receipt. Direct deposit is suggested!

Have a nice weekend.

Paychecks have arrived as follows...

~ Playhouse Square (pay period September 18 - October 1, 2023)

For those wondering, today's Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse/Cavaliers pay period is pay period September 10 - 23, 2023 (includes Jonas Bros., Aerosmith, Great Van Fleet).

Also: Please be advised, beginning November 1, 2023, any and all paychecks delivered to this office will be mailed upon receipt. Direct deposit is suggested!

Have a nice weekend.

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Local 27 is in need of extra stagehands next Wednesday, September 27, 2023! If you're interested and available, please text the word STAGE to 1-866-458-2460.

Thanks in advance, and have a great weekend!

Good morning - Paychecks have arrived as follows:

~ Playhouse Square (pay period September 4-17, 2023)

For those wondering, today's Cavaliers / Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse pay period is August 27-September 9, 2023.

Have a great weekend!

Happy (almost) Labor Day weekend! Please note, the office will be open from 10:00am - 12:00pm on Friday, September 1, closed Saturday through Monday, resuming normal business hours on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Good morning... Paychecks have arrived as follows:

~ Playhouse Square (pay period August 7 - 20, 2023).

Also... FYI: Today's Cavaliers pay is for the period of July 30 through August 12, 2023.

Have a great weekend everyone! 😁