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Basic Rigging in Baltimore, MD | Local 19

The basic rigging course is a 1-day course designed to teach workers basic theatre and arena rigging and safety principles. Topics covered include understanding terminology, safety practices, what the gear is and proper use, and rigging fundamentals for Theatre and Arena Rigging.

  • Discuss liability of rigging; discuss rigging mistakes made by others in the past, how a

    simple miscalculation can end in catastrophic failure (the weakest link)

  • Understand terminology, basic practices, and principles of stage rigging

  • Identification of rigging gear/proper use

  • Rigging power distribution

DATES: August 18, 2021

LOCATION: Baltimore, MD

INSTRUCTOR: Justin Foster, Head Rigger at MECU Pavillion

This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 19 for more information.