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Introduction to Theater Rigging in Miami, FL | Local 500


  • Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County 1300 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL, 33132 United States (map)

This two day course (24 training hours) will offer an introduction and overview of theatre rigging topics and hands on training on general principles of rigging, hemp systems, counterweight systems, fire curtain systems, rigging attachments, operations, personal access equipment, rigging materials, and OSHA mandated safety requirements.

  • Knots

  • Basic Pulley Systems

  • Materials and Application of Hardware

  • Hemp/Rope Rigging Systems

  • Rigging Principles

  • Loads

  • Counterweight Rigging

DATES: July 16-17, 2019

LOCATION: Miami, FL

INSTRUCTOR: Michael Matthews, ETCP Recognized Trainer

This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, email Local 500 for more information.