Technical Theatre: Rigging

36 cards   |   Total Attempts: 191
  

Cards In This Set

Front Back
Arbor
Carriage that holds stage weight
7' arbor
Holds up to 1,300 lbs
Used for most scenery
10' arbor
Carry up to 2,000 lbs
used for lighting
12' arbor
Used only for orchestra shells
Batten
Pipe that scenery and drops are tied to.
Batten
Connected to the arbor by lift lines
Border
Horizontal curtain that masks lighting and rigging.
Border
Teasers
Valance
First border by the main curtain
Cable clip
Metal clip used for securing wire rope. Not all are rated for lifting and rigging operations
Crosbies
Cable clips that are rated for rigging
Dead Hung
Piece that does not have to fly in and out
Dead Hung
Tied stationary to the grid
Grand
Front Curtain
The Main
Front Curtain