Dedicated to sustaining America's historic theatres, the League of Historic American Theatres provides its members with a variety of resources that facilitate the building of personal relationships with other professionals in the field and thereby provide access to an extensive knowledge base.

The nation's number one online theatre reference service — LHAT-CHAT — is unsurpassed as a source of innovative ideas on a seemingly endless array of issues historic theatres face on a daily basis. Across America, experts in the field stand ready to share their knowledge and experience on a wide range of topics that is limited only by your imagination.

LHAT's professional network is rich in seasoned executive leadership as well as other professional staff. Most every area of venue operations is represented in the membership; program, marketing, finance, development, production, and facility personnel are actively involved. Board members, especially from theatres in the restoration phase, will also find membership in the League an unsurpassed value.

Select the appropriate membership type in the menu at left to register.

Whether your grand opening is still a dream or you've been providing service to your community for decades, the League is here to help you reach your goals. In addition to venue staff, the League's membership roster is filled with the world's most renowned planning consultants, architects, engineers, acousticians, restoration specialists, service providers, and equipment suppliers. An up-to-date membership directory is available in print and on-line. Nowhere will you find a more cordial, passionate and diverse group of arts professionals!

With experience in a variety of organizational types, venues sizes, operating models, and programming philosophies, League members offer expertise grounded in both a broad-based knowledge of the field as well as specific experience in the trenches of North America's theatres. The League continues to be the only professional organization encompassing the worlds of live performance and film.

Each year's summer conference visits a different part of the country, attracting new members and opening the doors to some of the country's most distinguished historical venues. At other times during the year, you may find one of the League's special educational seminars just what you're looking for.

Looking for a new job, the latest publications, or a one-on-one personal consultation with one of your professional colleagues? These services and more are at your fingertips with membership in the League of Historic American Theatres — the best bargain you'll find anywhere!

Select Membership Type

At the left, select a membership category appropriate for you, view the benefits and annual dues amounts, and begin processing your registration. For all categories and levels, our renewal cycle is January - December, so all renewals for the following year are due by December 31st each year.

Who Should Join?

• An owner or manager running a historic theatre.
• An architect, engineer, photographer, or restoration artisan with experience in historic properties.
• A supplier of theatre goods and services.
• A director of a nonprofit service association.
• A manager of a community development organization.
• A librarian at a university, community, or scholarly library.
• An arts council, Main Street Program, or historical society.
• A fund raiser, artist representative, theatre company, performer.
• A volunteer working to save a local theatre.
• Anyone who loves historic architecture and theatres!

LHAT is a network of hundreds of people like you who love historic theatres. We're working in cities and towns all over North America to rescue theatres, restore them, and keep them operating. And we have one more thing in common -- we're eager to share our energy and our collective knowledge with you.

Membership Is a Smart Move--and Fun!

Joining the League will save you time and money. We'll make sure you don't have to reinvent the wheel--we'll help you solve problems and direct you to the best goods and services designed specifically for historic theatres. The League is recognized--and respected--by foundations, city councils, and state and federal agencies. So joining the League is a smart financial decision.

Join today! Just complete and return our membership registration form. If you would like more information about the League contact us.