Bringing labor stories to the stage.

Working Theater supports the Union Labor Advisory Network in producing theater that centers the stories, struggles and lives of working people connecting the labor community through performance, education and the arts.

Proud sponsor of ULA Network

How Working Theater serves the labor community

Original and repertory performances that center the stories, struggles and everyday lives of working people.

Labor-Focused Productions

Push notifications, announcements and updates delivered directly to members’ phones.

Community Engagement

Talkbacks, workshops and conversations that connect productions with union members and working audiences.

Education Programs

Learning opportunities for students, workers and community members that use theater to explore labor issues.

New Work Development

Commissions and residencies supporting playwrights, directors and artists creating labor-focused theater.

Artist Opportunities

Jobs, fellowships and professional opportunities for working artists in the theater community.

Partnerships with Labor

Collaborations with unions, labor organizations and cultural groups on performances and programming.

Centering working people's stories on stage

Through ULA Network, Working Theater is working to expand the audience for labor stories and strengthen connections between the labor community and the arts.

1

Expand the audience for labor stories

Position Working Theater as the home for performances that reflect the lives, struggles and dignity of working people.

2

Strengthen labor community engagement

Build deeper connections with unions and working audiences through talkbacks, workshops and community programming.

3

Support working artists

Create commissions, residencies and job opportunities for the artists who bring labor stories to the stage.

4

Increase visibility for labor-focused theater

Grow awareness of Working Theater's productions and education programs across the labor movement and cultural community.

5

Develop partnerships with labor organizations

Collaborate with unions, councils and cultural groups on performances, events and education.

How ULA supports Working Theater's mission

Every piece of Working Theater content on ULA Network is built around three commitments.

Supports

Centers working people’s stories by producing performances that reflect the struggles, dignity and everyday lives of labor.

Educates

Informs and engages the labor community through talkbacks, workshops and education programs that use theater to explore labor issues.

Promotes

Builds partnerships between unions, artists and the cultural community creating opportunities for working artists and working audiences alike.

For the people who care about a population and the people in it

Union leaders & cultural partners

  • Union officers and leaders
  • Labor councils and trade organizations
  • Cultural and community partners
  • Arts funders and sponsors

Members, artists & audiences

  • Union members and working audiences
  • Playwrights, directors and performers
  • Students and educators
  • Community members

Interested in partnering on labor stories?

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