(NEW YORK CITY) - Six Crew Members covering carpentry, electric, props, audio, wardrobe, hair and makeup for the off-Broadway musical Titanique are set to join The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) after voting unanimously in favor of Unionization in a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Election held earlier this month.

This historic vote is part of a growing trend off-Broadway, as Workers at theatres throughout New York City are coming together in solidarity to improve working conditions. 

The acclaimed production of Titanique is a comedic parody of the 1997 film Titanic, featuring hits by Céline Dion.

Garnering accolades such as the 2023 Lucille Lortel Award and the Off-Broadway Alliance Award for Best Musical, the production has captivated audiences since its off-Broadway debut at The Asylum Theatre in June 2022, later transferring to the Daryl Roth Theatre in November of the same year. 

The decision by the crew of Titanique to Unionize reflects a broader movement within the off-Broadway Community, where Workers increasingly recognize the importance of collective bargaining and solidarity.

Recently, the Crew Members of Titanique joined forces with their counterparts at the Atlantic Theatre for a rally in Washington Square Park, culminating in a march to the New York City NLRB Offices to hand-deliver their Union Election Ballots.

The demonstration drew enthusiastic support from Pro-Union Allies and numerous Workers of other off-Broadway theaters, highlighting the unity and determination of this growing movement.  

“Off-Broadway Workers are energized and they want a seat at the table,” IATSE Representative Dan Little said. “This crew has helped to spark the movement.  They understand that with a Union they have a voice and the power to improve their jobs.” 

IATSE represents more than 170,000 Technicians, Artisans And Craftspersons in the Entertainment Industry, including live events, motion picture and television production, broadcast, and trade shows in the United States and Canada.

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