Head Carpenter
Rogers Arena
Nov 15
2:00pm - 10:00pm
$48/hr
Props Master
QE Theatre
Nov 18
6:00pm - 11:00pm
$42/hr
Stagehand
PNE Forum
Nov 20
8:00am - 4:00pm
$38/hr
Real-time position updates • Instant notifications • No missed opportunities
The Board
A dispatcher's switchboard. A worker's job board.
One connected system. End-to-end production management and job marketplace.
Built by a working IATSE dispatcher.
One System
Stop moving data between spreadsheets and apps.
Unified Data Management
Manage jobs, workers, and assignments in one place. No more context switching between tools.
Instant Text Alerts
Send targeted SMS offers to qualified workers. Track responses in a unified inbox. Workers get instant notifications about opportunities.
Your Data, Your Terms
SQLite database you can backup anytime. Export workers, jobs, assignments, and history to CSV. Move to another system if needed. No proprietary formats, no lock-in.
Real-Time Updates
Live roster changes, instant SMS notifications, and automatic conflict detection.
Built for dispatchers who are tired of juggling six different tools to do one job.
Dispatch Workflow
Create jobs, post to The Board, notify workers via SMS, parse responses, and award positions by seniority—all with a complete audit trail.
Create Job
Set up job details and positions.
Post & Notify
Post and send bulk SMS offers.
Parse & Assign
Review responses and assign.
Review Changes
Verify before saving.
Conflict Check
Detect scheduling overlaps.
One-Click Dispatch
Send full assignments instantly.
Real-Time Updates
Workers receive instant SMS notifications for every job update. Stay informed, never miss a beat.
Call Time Update
Position Cancelled
Confirmed for Work
Additional Positions
Job Board and Assignment Status
Workers view available positions filtered by their skills and qualifications. Check assignment status in real-time.
Worker Features
- • View qualified positions
- • Filter by venue, position, date
- • Job details: times, PPE, rates
- • Assignment status updates
Dispatcher Benefits
- • Reduces status inquiry calls
- • Workers see qualification requirements
- • Transparent position availability
- • Real-time information sync
Built Different
Most dispatch software is built by people who've never dispatched a show. We're not most software.
- •Built for general workforce management across industries
- •Seniority and union rules require manual workarounds
- •High monthly costs with limited automation
- •Cloud-only data storage with restricted access
- •Stuck in maintenance mode
- Built by a working dispatcher - Currently calling Sigur Rós
- Seniority-first design - Every feature respects union principles
- Transparent pricing - No hidden fees, no vendor lock-in
- Your data, your database - SQLite file you can backup/migrate anytime
- Active development - Request a feature, see it ship in days not months
Database Migration Assistance
Still using paper-based processes and don't have structured data? Let us help.
Common Starting Points
- •Excel spreadsheets with years of worker data
- •Paper rosters and handwritten skill lists
- •Multiple disconnected systems (CallSteward, email, SMS)
- •No structured database or incomplete records
- •Historical data scattered across multiple formats
We'll Help You Migrate
- Data import assistance - We'll help clean and import your existing data
- Format conversion - Excel, CSV, CallSteward exports, we handle it
- Data validation - We'll verify seniority dates, skills, and contact info
- Training & onboarding - Get your team up to speed quickly
- No data lock-in - Your data stays yours, always exportable
Ready to modernize your dispatch process?
Get Started with Migration SupportWorkers migrated at Local 118
Skill records imported
Months in production use
Built to Automate Your FAQs
Every question on your dispatch FAQ page reveals a manual process. The Board automates them all.
Manual text messaging to individual workers by seniority
Send offers to your entire roster in one click with smart rate limiting. Five union policy strategies (Strict, Inclusive, Showcall-aware, Vacation-aware, Emergency) automatically filter workers by seniority, skills, and availability.
Separate system to check who qualifies for specific positions
Built-in skill system with 130,000+ worker-skill records. Workers see only positions they qualify for on the Member Portal. Certifications tracked with expiration dates. Bulk skill import from external systems.
Variable response times. Workers unsure if confirmed until dispatcher replies.
Real-time response tracking. Instant SMS confirmation when assigned. Clear status updates for both workers and dispatchers.
Manual checks: eligible? previously declined? scheduling conflicts?
Automatic conflict detection. See scheduling overlaps instantly. System enforces eligibility and decline rules automatically.
Manual updates via text. Workers check with crew chief on-site.
One-click updates to all assigned workers. Instant SMS notifications for schedule changes, cancellations, or extensions.
Separate systems to mark unavailable dates. Still receive unnecessary offers.
Dispatcher-managed extended availability tracking with vacation, medical, and personal categories. Vacation-aware policy strategy automatically excludes unavailable workers. Workers can view their calendar on the Member Portal. Self-service availability editing: coming soon.
Email chains and manual review processes for dispatch decisions.
Complete audit trail for every offer and assignment. Timestamped decisions based on seniority rules. Transparent, defensible records.
Manual tracking of no-shows and progressive penalties.
Full attendance system with incident tracking, enforcement actions, and progressive discipline logging. Dashboard shows attendance patterns. All incidents timestamped with complete audit trail for union disciplinary processes.
Stop Maintaining FAQ Pages
If your dispatch FAQ has 20 questions, you have 20 manual processes that could be automated. The Board eliminates the confusion by making the answers obvious.
Member Portal
Give workers visibility into available work and their assignments
Your Personal Job Board
Built and functional, but still being refined based on real-world feedback
Welcome, Sarah Johnson
Member #3864 • Head Carpenter
My Assignments
Track confirmed work and status updates
Available Jobs
Browse jobs filtered by your skills
My Calendar
View your schedule at a glance
My Bids
Track positions you've bid on
Transparency
See exactly what positions are available and where you stand. No more wondering if you missed an offer.
Save Time
No need to contact dispatch to check on assignments. Everything you need is in one place, updated in real-time.
Fair Process
Seniority-based dispatch with complete audit trail. Every decision is logged and defensible.
What Works Today. What's Coming Next.
Transparent development. Here's exactly what you get today and what's in active development.
Shipped & Production-Ready
Core Dispatch System
- Bulk SMS dispatch - Entire roster with smart rate limiting
- Union policy strategies - Strict, Inclusive, Showcall-aware, Vacation-aware, Emergency override
- Auto-assignment engine - Intelligent worker matching by seniority & skills
- Conflict detection - Real-time scheduling overlap detection
- SMS Inbox - Unified inbox with response parsing (interested/pass/booked)
- SMS Templates - Reusable templates with PPE, CTA, venue info
- Offer management - Primary, backup, waitlist with auto-expiration
- Change review system - Review all changes before saving with audit trail
Member Portal (Beta)
- ~Worker dashboard - Personal overview with upcoming assignments
- ~Job browsing - View available jobs filtered by qualifications
- ~My assignments - Track confirmed work and status
- ~Bid system - Express interest in positions
Built and functional, still being refined with real-world usage
Worker Management
- Skill tracking - 130,000+ skill records across all workers
- Certifications - Track safety certs, licenses, expiration dates
- Emergency contacts - Worker emergency info on file
- Activity logs - Complete audit trail per worker
- Worker notes - Internal dispatcher notes
- Performance metrics - Track worker reliability
Venues & Reports
- House rosters - Venue-preferred workers with priority ordering
- On-call lists - Track on-call workers per venue
- PPE requirements - Venue-specific safety gear
- 12 report types - Seniority roster, payroll export, skill utilization, response rates, and more
- Excel export - Export job data for external systems
Full-Stack Platform
178 API endpoints • 56 database tables • Real-time WebSocket updates • Multi-provider SMS (Twilio, YakChat, TextMagic) • CallSteward integration • Full audit logging
In Active Development
- One-Click Dispatch Confirmation - Send complete work assignments (location, parking, gear, call times) in one SMS
- Worker Self-Service Calendar - Let workers mark their own availability (vacation, medical) to reduce unwanted offers
- Automated Assignment Notifications - Workers receive automatic SMS confirmations when assigned
- Attendance enforcement automation - Progressive discipline workflow automation
Roadmap (Priority Based on Union Feedback)
- • Call-time reminder SMS (24h before call)
- • Analytics dashboard (busiest positions, fill rates, response times)
- • Mobile app for workers (iOS/Android native)
- • Multi-local support (manage multiple union locals)
- • Payroll system integrations (QuickBooks, ADP, Gusto)
Request a Demo
Whatever event you need to create, let's find the right crew for you.
Schedule a personalized demo and see how The Board streamlines your dispatch operations.
Questions? Email hello@the-board.app
Built by a dispatcher, for dispatchers. Canadian-made. Modernizing union operations.
Founder & Developer — LinkedIn
Built for IATSE locals. Adaptable for any labour union.
The Board is an independent software product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE).