Interactive Theatrical Training Classes
Empower Your Stagecraft. Learn from Industry Pros
Welcome to the Western Washington Theatrical Training Trust, your home for continuing education in the entertainment industry. We provide courses that span the spectrum of theater and live event production disciplines, including audio, video, lighting, rigging, wardrobe, and beyond.
You do not need to be a Union member to take WWTTT courses!
Our instructors work in the industry. To accommodate their busy work schedules, classes are rarely scheduled more than 6 weeks out, sometimes less.
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Upcoming Events
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March 20, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Job Steward Training, March 20, 11 am
This course taught by IATSE Local 15 leadership aims to empower stewards to effectively represent members, advocate for their rights, and build a strong union by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate workplace issues and lead their colleagues. What can job stewards do (or NOT do) to represent members at the … Job Steward Training #3Read More »
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March 28, 2026 - March 29, 2026
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
New Labor Temple
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. THIS CLASS IS FULL. SEWING 101 hosted by Patti Emmert & Jim Westerland The goal of this two-day workshop is to provide the participants with basic sewing machine skills, knowledge, and techniques. By the end of the second workshop session, attendees will be able to use a sewing machine accurately and with … Sewing 101Read More »
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History of Local 15
March 30, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
New Labor Temple
Students will learn the history of Local 15 and Seattle’s theatres from 1893 to the present. This class will be offered on Monday, March 30 from 10 am to 2 pm. Journeyman Jack Taylor will be the instructor. This course is a required part of the Local 15 Apprenticeship Program curriculum. … History of Local 15Read More »
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Reading Blueprints and Plots
April 18, 2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
New Labor Temple Learn to read a variety of theatrical drawings & plots,
Students will learn to read a variety of theatrical drawings, including ground plans, sections, build drawings, hang charts, light plots, and pit plots, and recognize common drawing elements within them. Students will learn how to use a scale ruler and how to do the basic math needed to execute tasks based on these drawings. Students … Reading Blueprints & PlotsRead More »
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Job Steward Training #4
May 1, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
New Labor Temple Job Steward Training, May 1, 11 am
This course taught by IATSE Local 15 leadership aims to empower stewards to effectively represent members, advocate for their rights, and build a strong union by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate workplace issues and lead their colleagues. What can job stewards do (or NOT do) to represent members at the … Job Steward Training #4Read More »
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OSHA 10 General Entertainment Industry Safety
May 22, 2026 - May 23, 2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
New Labor Temple
The International Training Trust created this course which is customized for the entertainment industry. It uses examples from our industry to illustrate and teach OSHA policies, procedures and standards as well as general industry safety and health principles. Material handling, hazardous materials, forklift and fire safety are all covered. This two-day course will be taught … OSHA 10 General Entertainment Industry SafetyRead More »
Upcoming Events
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March 20, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Job Steward Training, March 20, 11 am
This course taught by IATSE Local 15 leadership aims to empower stewards to effectively represent members, advocate for their rights, and build a strong union by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate workplace issues and lead their colleagues. What can job stewards do (or NOT do) to represent members at the … Job Steward Training #3Read More »
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March 28, 2026 - March 29, 2026
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
New Labor Temple
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. THIS CLASS IS FULL. SEWING 101 hosted by Patti Emmert & Jim Westerland The goal of this two-day workshop is to provide the participants with basic sewing machine skills, knowledge, and techniques. By the end of the second workshop session, attendees will be able to use a sewing machine accurately and with … Sewing 101Read More »
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History of Local 15
March 30, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
New Labor Temple
Students will learn the history of Local 15 and Seattle’s theatres from 1893 to the present. This class will be offered on Monday, March 30 from 10 am to 2 pm. Journeyman Jack Taylor will be the instructor. This course is a required part of the Local 15 Apprenticeship Program curriculum. … History of Local 15Read More »
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Reading Blueprints and Plots
April 18, 2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
New Labor Temple Learn to read a variety of theatrical drawings & plots,
Students will learn to read a variety of theatrical drawings, including ground plans, sections, build drawings, hang charts, light plots, and pit plots, and recognize common drawing elements within them. Students will learn how to use a scale ruler and how to do the basic math needed to execute tasks based on these drawings. Students … Reading Blueprints & PlotsRead More »
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Job Steward Training #4
May 1, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
New Labor Temple Job Steward Training, May 1, 11 am
This course taught by IATSE Local 15 leadership aims to empower stewards to effectively represent members, advocate for their rights, and build a strong union by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate workplace issues and lead their colleagues. What can job stewards do (or NOT do) to represent members at the … Job Steward Training #4Read More »
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OSHA 10 General Entertainment Industry Safety
May 22, 2026 - May 23, 2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
New Labor Temple
The International Training Trust created this course which is customized for the entertainment industry. It uses examples from our industry to illustrate and teach OSHA policies, procedures and standards as well as general industry safety and health principles. Material handling, hazardous materials, forklift and fire safety are all covered. This two-day course will be taught … OSHA 10 General Entertainment Industry SafetyRead More »