American Society of Theatre Consultants

The primary objective of the ASTC is to inform owners, users, and planners about the services theatre consultants offer and the value of those services for effective and economically viable performance and assembly facilities, whether the project is large or small, new construction, or renovation.

Members of the ASTC are professional theatre consultants who have demonstrated the broad range of capability and experience necessary to qualify for membership. As professionals, the ASTC’s members have individual and collective interests in providing unbiased, functionally sound, and practical consulting and design services for performance and assembly facilities to owners, users, architects, and engineers. These interests are reflected in the objectives and programs of the Society.


ASTC Latest Articles and News!

November 17, 2025

Did You Know – What is a Box Boom?

We are back with another brief article demystifying the sometimes arcane and certainly unique language used in the theatre.  Box Booms have been added to existing theatres and are expected in the construction of new spaces to add valuable lighting positions for the Lighting Designer.
September 26, 2025

New ASTC Members Announced at Fall 2025 Forum

The American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC) welcomes two new members and one new associate during the Forum in Charleston, SC.
June 14, 2025

Accessibility on the Aisle

Performance venues offer a range of accommodations for patrons such as wheelchair spaces, assistive listening devices, and sensory-sensitive performances or areas. One accommodation that theatregoers may not be familiar with is designated aisle seats.