The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) encompasses a community of more than 1200 member companies in 40 countries with expertise in storytelling, design, economics, logistics, architecture, construction and manufacturing.

TEA membership provides opportunities to develop new professional contacts and connect with the global resources to make your upcoming projects successful.

Additionally, TEA membership expands awareness of research and teaching at colleges and universities in fields ranging from themed entertainment design to theme park operations. Connections with students allow you access to the best and brightest new minds and to mentor students in internship programs.

Finally, TEA members are given privileged access to  behind-the-scenes tours at a wide range of attractions and experiences. With a variety of member open houses, educational seminars, round-table discussions, social mixers and parties, you are able to gain access to global resources that will improve your industry knowledge and keep you on the leading edge of the themed entertainment business.

Providing the right channels and opportunities to network, learn and help your business or career grow, TEA can connect you to the expert resources you need.

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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RATES: EFFECTIVE UNTIL 5.31.22

STANDARD MEMBERSHIP

Represented as a company of one or more employees.

Directly involved in the creation of compelling places and experiences

(e.g., master planning, architecture, scenic design or fabrication, system

integration, lighting design, writing, engineering, show production)

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

Represented as a company of one or more employees. Supporting

companies that create compelling places and experiences, but not

directly involved in the creative, fabrication, or construction process

(e.g., insurance, transportation, legal)

STANDARD and ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS ARE BASED ON NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

YEARLY MEMBERSHIP

1 to 5 US $ 325

6 to 15 US $ 525

16 to 30 US $ 950

31 to 60 US $ 1,350

61 to 99 US $ 1,750

100+ US $ 2,100

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP YEARLY MEMBERSHIP

ACADEMIC – Faculty member of a university or community college US $ 50

NEXTGEN – Student or recent graduate (within the past 3 years) US $50

INDIVIDUAL ASSOCIATE – May not represent as a company US $ 175

NON-PROFIT INSTITUTION – Not engaged in selling services US $ 200

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES AND DUES BELOW EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2022  

STANDARD MEMBERSHIP

Businesses of one or more persons involved in any aspect of the business of creating immersive themed entertainment, experiences, or educational content including the planning, design, development, construction, and/or the creation of content.

STANDARD MEMBERSHIPS ARE BASED ON NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

YEARLY MEMBERSHIP

STUDENT/EDUCATOR MEMBERSHIP

Student – current student or a recent graduate within 2 years of graduation date

Academic/Educator – Instructor or representative at college, university OR other individual employed at another educational institution in the industry.

YEARLY MEMBERSHIP

SUMMARY

TEA MEMBERS INCLUDE: designers, producers, consultants, vendors/ suppliers, developers, owners/operators, academic institutions, students.

THE TEA HAS DIVISIONS REPRESENTING THE FOLLOWING REGIONS: Eastern North America, Western North America, Europe and the Middle East, Asia Pacific

DIVISIONAL EVENTS INCLUDE:

• Access to Behind-the-Scenes Tours at Local Attractions
• Member Open Houses
• Social Mixers and Parties
• Round-table Discussions
• Educational Seminars
• TEA Booth at IAAPA (IAE Orlando, EAS Europe, and AAE Asia)

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS INCLUDE:

• TEA Summit
• Annual Thea Awards Gala
• SATE | Storytelling.Architecture.Technology.Experience
• TEA International Mixer at IAAPA
• Annual Members’ Meeting at IAAPA