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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:

  • SRI SeminarsFall 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

Seminar Schedule - 2008-2009
 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

Seminar IconSome 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.

Online Seminar Request Form
sales@sapsis-rigging.com
800/727-7471


SAPSIS RIGGING INC • 233 N Lansdowne Ave • Lansdowne, PA • 19050 • 800-727-7471