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Musicians Union Membership
http://www.afm.org

Search on the Internet for the American Federation of Musicians in your state.
What Local covers your area? What are the benefits? What do initiation and dues cost to be a member? In some cities and venues, you must be a member of the Musicians Union to work. Consider calling your Local office and asking under what circumstances membership is required in your area, and what do they see as the main benefits of membership.

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (IATSE)
http://www.iatse-intl.org

Go to the IATSE website. Which Yellow Card shows (touring acts that carry their own partial crews) are visiting your area? How many union members and heads of departments are traveling with the show? How many will be hired for each performance?