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Senior Seminar in Theatre- Midterm
Alphabet Soup Acronyms
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Undergraduate 4
10/10/2012

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AEA
Definition
Actor's Equity Association- represents the world of live theatre 
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IATSE
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International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees- for professional stage hands, motion picture technicians and allied crafts people
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Definition
United Scenic Artists- American labor union of designers and artists in the entertainment industry. 
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SDC
Definition
Stage Directors and Choreographers- A union that facilitates in helping to protect and educate current of future generations of directors and choreographers. 
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LMDA
Definition
Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of America- volunteer membership and a non-profit organization
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AFTRA
Definition
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists- amercan labor union representing television and radio performers. Merged with SAG (Screen Actors Guild) in 2012 to become SAG-AFTRA
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SAG
Definition
Screen Actors Guild- american labor union representing film and television performers. Merged with AFTRA (Actors Federation of Television and Radio Artists) in 2012. 
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LORT
Definition
League of Resident Theatres- largest association of professional theatres in the United States. 
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TCG
Definition
Theatre Communications Group- national organization for  American theatres. Publishes American Theatre magazine. 
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USITT 
Definition
United State Institute for Theatre Technology- connects performing arts, design and technology communities. 
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VASTA 
Definition
Voice and Speech Trainer's Association- international organization that advances the art, research and visibility  of the voice and speech profession. 
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SAFD
Definition
Society of America's Fight Directors- Non-Profit organization that is internationally recognized in promoting safety and excellence in stage combat. 
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LDI
Definition
Live Design International- touring trade shows
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NEA
Definition
National Endowment of the Arts- largest national funder of the arts in the United States. 
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SETC
Definition
Southeastern Theatre Conference- serves ten states in the SE region of the US.
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NETC
Definition
New England Theatre Conference- composed of six states in the NE section of the US. 
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MATC
Definition
Mid American Theatre Conference
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IOD
Definition
Institute of Outdoor Drama
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Strawhat
Definition
Non equity auditions for actors and stagehands/technicians
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UPTA
Definition
United Professional Theatre Auditions
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