Getting a tour job

[Ryandodson]

Im a young SM working (some) in LA. love the work.

But i'd really like to get on a touring production, of about anything.

My thinking is most mature SMs or tech people have things tying them to a location, i don't and WANT to leave LA, and travel
Im hoping this doesn't require me to move to Ny for a while. And doing anything on the production, not just SM
I was a Lighting Designer before i became SM


So im asking: How do i go about joining a touring production?

Thanks!

Ryan

[PSMKay]

Hi Ryan!

We've spent a lot of time discussing this question in other threads over the past several years.  You may want to start with the following conversations, and then come back if there's additional questions we haven't answered.

http://smnetwork.org/forum/index.php/topic,5372.msg32667.html#msg32667 (How do you get into a national tour?)
http://smnetwork.org/forum/index.php/topic,4426.msg27116.html#msg27116 (How to tour with dance companies)
http://smnetwork.org/forum/index.php/topic,1692.msg9752.html#msg9752 (Political campaigns & touring)
http://smnetwork.org/forum/index.php/topic,1960.msg11662.html#msg11662 (How do you get into touring shows?)
http://smnetwork.org/forum/index.php/topic,1714.msg9981.html#msg9981 (Touring)
http://smnetwork.org/forum/index.php/topic,835.msg4839.html#msg4839 (So... I want to go on tour)

The advanced search feature on this site can be pretty useful if you're just getting started - we have thousands of posts here, so until you've been around for a few months it will be your best friend. 

[kateaclysm]

 I don't know what your experience level is, or if you're willing to move, but ODC tours a lot.

http://backstagejobs.com/jobdetail.php

[Ryandodson]

Thanks guys!
R