Abandoned Theater, United States

A touring company is an independent theatre or dance company that travels, often internationally, being presented at a different theatre in each city.
Unions
There are many theatre unions including Actors Equity Association (for actors and stage managers), the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE, for designers and technicians). Many theatres require that their staff be members of these organizations.