PLASA
How many countries do we provide our services to?
120 Countries
What is EIPMA an abbreviation for?
Entertainment Industry Professionals Mentoring Alliance
Where do we provide our services?
The United States only
What abbreviation do we go by?
LDI
Our affiliation is commonly known as PYTA; what does PYTA stand for?
Pride Youth Theater Alliance
How many industry-recognised certification and training programs do we offer?
Three
Is EIPMA a for-profit or non-profit organization?
Non-Profit Organization
Are there any alternative professional organizations for working stage managers in the U.S.?
No, SMA is the only one
We offer three different registration options. What are they?
An expo hall pass, an LDINNOVATION conference pass, or a VIP pass
Do you have to be apart of the Queer community to join PYTA?
No, you just have to be an ally
The industry-recognised certification and training programs we offer are specifically for whom?
Riggers and Production Technicians
What is the main thing we offer?
Career Guidance
Our mission is embodied in what five points?
Advocacy, Education, Mentoring, Recognition, and Community
What are the prices of our three registration options?
$100 for an expo hall pass, $695 for an LDINNOVATION conference pass, and $895 for a VIP pass
What is our mission?
Providing emerging and established leaders in the field with resources and opportunities to exchange, collaborate, and learn
What does PLASA stand for?
Professional Lighting and Sound Association
How do we spread our knowledge to our members?
Through public events, school programs, media outreach and direct mentorship
What four things do we strive for?
Equity, fairness, diversity, and inclusion
What does our standard Expo Hall Pass include?
Show Opening Keynote, Welcome Party, DSE Keynotes, New Technology Breakfasts, Crew & Connect Industry Party, and LDI After Dark
We offer two different memberships. What are they?
Individual Membership and Organization Membership
What are our membership benefits?
Business support, advice lines, insurance, financial reports, patent/trademark support, British standards, media advertising, exhibitation discounts, and asset finance
Do you have to become a member to show up to our events?
No
There are three membership levels. What are they?
Student, Associate, and Professional
We offer a Young Career Professionals registration as well. How old do you have to be to register for this?
Under 25 years old
Both of our memberships have an annual fee. What are they?
$50 for Individual Membership and $100 for Organization Membership