This course is about training a stagehand to rig in a theatrical setting. Students will learn the fundamentals of rigging over two days at the Wharton Center, East Lansing’s Broadway House, and will be able to operate as a rigger by the end of the class.

• Working at heights

• Fall arrests

• Rope work

• Safe work loads

• Chain motor operation

• Rigging math

• Pulling points

• Down rigging

• Flyrail safety

• Flyrail operation

• Batten rigging

DATE: April 30 & May 7, 2021

LOCATION: East Lansing, MI

INSTRUCTOR: Dave Vick, Head Flyman at Wharton Center

This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 274 for more information.