Rigging Seminars
In keeping with our position of leadership in promoting safety in the entertainment industry, Sapsis Rigging, Inc. has developed a comprehensive seminar program for Schools, Professional Theaters, Corporations and Organizations. This program has been designed to address the ever-changing technology in the entertainment business, keeping current with new standards and materials. We feature a flexible curriculum, taking into account the attendees needs and requirements.
We offer two basic types of seminars: Counterweight Rigging and Arena Rigging.
Some of the topics included in these sessions are:
Fall Arrest Systems - Complying with OSHA regulations and staying safe on the job.- Hardware - How to choose and then use the right materials.
- Rope, Cable and Slings - Matching the gear to the application.
- Fittings - Keeping equipment connected safely.
- Rigging Systems - The operation and maintenance of stage systems.
- Truss and Chain Hoists -Inspection, maintenance and proper use thereof.
Each session lasts approximately 7 hours, including coffee breaks and an hour lunch break. (It is suggested the host organization provide refreshments for coffee and lunch breaks.)
For more information or to request a seminar for your facility,
use our online request form, email us at sales@sapsis-rigging.com
or call 800/727-7471
| Date | Seminar Topic |
Venue | Location | Open to Public* | Contact for more information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2008 |
Rigging Seminar | College of St. Benedict | St. Joseph, MN | Open | Kevin Knodle |
| Oct 14-15, 2008 |
Arena Rigging | Upstage Productions PTY |
Johannesburg, South Africa |
Open | Jo-Anne Sudbury |
| Dec 2, 3 & 4, 2008 |
3-Day Master Class with Rocky Paulson & Bill Sapsis |
Madison Square Garden | New York City | Closed | Joseph Patsco |
| Dec 22, 2008 |
Arena Rigging | Advanced Staging Productions |
West Chester, PA | Closed | Lea Deason |
| Jan 10 - 11, 2009 |
Rigging | The Weidner Center | Green Bay, WI | Closed | Ed Condit |
| April 13, 2009 |
1-Day Rigging Class |
Janson Industries | Canton, Ohio | Closed | Ray Janson | May 1, 2009 |
1-Day Rigging Seminar |
IATSE Local 48 | Akron, Ohio | Open | Tom Clark www.ialocal48.com |
May 2-3, 2009 |
2-Day Rigging Seminar |
Kent State University School of Theatre & Dance |
Kent, OH | Closed | Steve Zapytowski | July 13-14, 2009 |
Theatrical & Arena Rigging |
North Charleston Coliseum |
N Charleston, SC | Closed | Wes Dickerson |
Some organizations will allow non-members to attend our seminars, usually for a fee. These seminars are marked "Open" and contact information is provided if you wish to make arrangements to attend.
sales@sapsis-rigging.com
800/727-7471
SAPSIS RIGGING INC • 233 N Lansdowne Ave • Lansdowne, PA • 19050 • 800-727-7471
