The USITT Glerum Rigging Masterclass will take place in Indianapolis, Oct. 24 & 25, 2022 from 9:00 a.m – 5:30 p.m. EDT. This entry-level track is geared toward those needing to reaffirm their knowledge of or build upon their understanding of the basics in counterweight rigging safety and operations.
The Glerum Rigging Masterclass will take place at the Newfields: A Place for Nature & the Arts – Indianapolis Museum of Art in Indianapolis, IN. USITT’s Glerum Rigging Masterclass will be held concurrently with the USITT Ken Vannice Electrical Workshop, which is being held on October 24.
The entry-level track is geared towards those needing to reaffirm their knowledge of or build upon their understanding of the basics in counterweight rigging safety and operations.
This class helps to prepare classroom theater teachers and non-professional technicians for industry-level, safety practices using theater counterweight systems for rigging scenery and lighting to increase safe working environments in schools and community theatres.
The two-day curriculum covers rigging basics, terminology, hardware, systems, tools, and safe practices. Attendees are issued the Jay O. Glerum Stage Rigging Handbook and use this text as a reference.
Register for the Jay O. Glerum Entry Level Rigging Class – Indianapolis
Instructors:
Ed Leahy – Head Trainer and Cruise Ship Division Manager, Chicago Flyhouse, Inc. ETCP Certified Rigger – Arena & Theatre, ETCP Recognized Trainer
Tyler DeLong – Partner, DeLong Rigging Solutions. ETCP Certified Rigger – Arena & Theatre, ETCP Recognized Trainer
Christopher (Topher) Morris – Technical Director & Professor, Salem State University.
