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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2009 |
1 Day Rigging Seminar |
Oklahoma University | Norman, OK | Open | |
| Jan 6 & 7, 2010 |
Two 4-hour Rigging Seminars |
KCATF* Region III (Saginaw Valley State Univ) |
Saginaw M | Open | |
| Jan 9-10, 2010 |
2-Day Rigging Seminar |
Ohio Northern University | Ada, Ohio | Open | |
| Feb 2-5, 2010 |
4-Day Rigging Seminar |
Theatre Academy of Finland | Helsinki, FI | Open | |
| Feb 27, 2010 |
1-Day Rigging Seminar |
UMass/Amherst | Amherst, MA | Open | |
| Mar 15 - 17, 2010 |
Rigging Seminar |
Mountain Productions | Wilkes-Barre, PA | Open | Shawn Sack |
| Apr 20, 2010 |
Rigging Seminar |
North Carolina
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center |
Charlotte, NC | Closed | Bill Dantos |
May 25-26, |
2-Day Rigging Seminar |
IATSE District 3 | Hartford, CT | Open to District 3 members |
Chip Buckland chiefoflyz at aol dot com |
| July 14, 2010 |
1-Day Rigging Seminar |
The Guthrie Theatre | Minneapolis, MN | Closed | Richard Girtain |
| July 16, 2010 |
1-Day Rigging Seminar |
Minneapolis Children's Theatre | Minneapolis, MN | Closed | Adriane Heflin aheflin at childrenstheatre dot org |
| August 4, 2010 |
1-Day Fall Arrest & Rescue Seminar |
IATSE Local 28 | Portland, Oregon | Closed | James Burbach |
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
