In a 3 day course across 3 venues with distinct fly systems, 12 students will learn the basics of fly system operation and theatre rigging. This course is aimed at workers new to fly system operations. Students will get instruction in their places of work, as well as actual hands-on experience flying loads within 3 different physical fly systems. Students will learn theatre rigging, with emphasis in difference from arena rigging.
Safely accessing the fly floor
Inspection of hemp system
Inspection of wooden battens
How to tie rope to wooden batten – clove hitch
Inspection and proper use of sandbag counterweights
Inspection of belay pins
Proper tie off of hemp rope on belay pins
Inspection and proper use of trim blocks
Inspection and proper use of Sundays
Safe raising and lowering of load on pin in hemp system
DATE: September 20-22, 2021
LOCATION: Victoria, BC
INSTRUCTORS: Tom Heemskerk (Head Stage Carpenter at Victoria’s Royal Theatre) and Dave Barton (Head Carpenter at Duncan’s Cowichan Performing Arts Centre)
This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 168 for more information.