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Every year, theaters, live events companies, and entertainment venues across the United States struggle to find qualified technical talent - from lighting technicians to rigging specialists to AV engineers. Theater Outsource exists to solve this challenge. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, the company has built a reputation as the entertainment industry's dedicated recruiting partner, specializing exclusively in entertainment technology staffing.

The firm operates two core divisions: Recruitment Services and Project Services. Their recruitment arm serves as Entertainment Tech recruiters, connecting companies with top talent in Lighting, Rigging, AV, Scenic, and Project Management. Their project services division helps companies grow in the Entertainment Construction field by offering as-needed support for rigging, lighting, and AV system installations. With a database of over 5,000 industry candidates and more than 50 years of combined experience on their team, Theater Outsource delivers permanent placements with no upfront cost and a 90-day guarantee. The company works with manufacturers, integrators, production companies, theatrical dealers, and venues nationwide to build teams that bring stages, venues, and experiences to life.