UNION NEWS

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Vice-President David Gersten. He was a strong union leader, an advocate for all our members, and a friend to so many. May David’s memory be a blessing. David Gersten , Vice-President of ATPAM, the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers (IATSE Local 18032), died on April 6, 2026 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. A member since 1997 and Board member since 2001, Gersten also served as Pension Fun

It is with great sadness that I inform you that ATPAM Past President Peter H. Russell passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 86. Peter came into membership in 1964. Peter, who was in the Manager chapter working as both a Company and Theater Manager, served as Vice-President of the Union from 1990 to 1993 and was elected to the Presidency in the 1993. He served until 1995. Those were significant years in the history of this Union. Board Member Emerita and former ATPAM Pre

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Harry Teter, Jr. Harry was born on December 24, 1940, and was 85 years old. He came into membership in 1983. While I knew Harry from my touring days and was so happy to see him on recent visits to Washington, I asked his longtime colleague and friend, DC Steward Guy Jordin Heard to share his thoughts on Harry’s life and work. He was a friend to all of us who performed at the National Theatre. May his memory be a bl

It’s rare when we get to shine in the spotlight, but ATPAM members, TAKE A BOW!!We are very proud to say that for the fifth (!) year in a...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of ATPAM Gold Card Manager Robb Lady on April 16, 2024. Robb came into...

Kendra Moore discusses her journey into becoming the Lion King's company manager in an article by S.S. Thompson with photographs by Robb...

Brother Dan Landon was a Broadway theatre manager for nearly 40 years, working on more than 9000 performances of 50 shows. He has written...

Richard Rodgers House Manager, Tim Pettolina is featured in Broadway.com's Broadway Buzz. Follow the link to read the article and see...

ATPAM is featured in the IATSE Bulletin for the first quarter of 2024. You can read the article below.

#WomensHistoryMonth spotlight is Rina Saltzman. Since joining ATPAM in 1996, Rina has served as a Company Manager for many Broadway shows...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Robert Nolan, a Manager member since 1989. Robert was 69 years old, and...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of ATPAM manager Kim Sellon on November 24, 2023. Kim came into membership in...

It is with sadness we share with you the news that Marilyn S. Miller, an ATPAM member since 1966, passed away on September 2, 2023, at...

Arthur Rubin (June 16, 1926 – July 22, 2023) It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Gold Card Manager Arthur...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Marie Cali. Marie was a Gold Card Member and for more than 30 years served...

With great sadness, we inform you that longtime member and press agent, Leo Stern passed away in April at the age of 94. Leo worked with...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of James "Jim" Mennen. Jim was a longtime manager on many Broadway...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of retired press agent, Louis Sica, 78. Louis was especially proud of his...

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Gold Card Press Agent Patt Dale on January 26, 2023. Patt was residing at...

ATPAM mourns the passing of Arthur Callahan, beloved road company manager, who died Monday at age 52. Adored by touring companies,...