Organized on April 8, 1888, as the "Brooklyn Theatrical Progressive Union," Local No.4, IATSE, is one of the very first "Stagecraft" unions in America. In 1893, we united with, ten(10) other stagecraft organizations, from Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania, to found the "National Alliances of Theatrical Stage Employes "(N.A.T.S.E.). In 1902, the organization changed its name to, the "International Alliances of Theatrical Stage Employes"(I.A.T.S.E.), reflecting the orgainization's inclusion of Canadian locals. From these humble beginnings, the I.A.T.S.E. now comprises more than 400 local unions, representing more than 110,000 members, across North America. Learn more...

Since the beginning, Local No.4 has proudly provided Brooklyn and Queens, with the highest quality of Stagehands.