Glerum Rigging Masterclass: Entry-Level | Burien, WA
Jan. 12-13, 2026
Are you ready to dive into the world of theatre rigging and earn 12 hours of ETCP Renewal Credits? USITT has industry experts who are here to help, and they're on their way to Arlington, VA to teach an Entry-Level Jay O. Glerum Rigging Masterclass!
Our Entry-Level course is a two-day curriculum that 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.
Seats are limited — register today to secure your spot!
Entry-Level Curriculum:
The entry-level track is geared towards those needing to reaffirm their knowledge of or build upon their understanding to prepare classroom theatre teachers and non-professional technicians for industry-level, safety practices using theatre 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.
When:
Monday, Jan. 12 & Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where:
Highline Performing Arts Center
401 South 152nd Street
Burien, WA 98148
Rates:
Member rates:
Early Price through Dec. 15: $495
Late Price: $545
Non-Member rates:
Early Price through Dec. 15: $525
Late Price: $575
Meet the Instructors:
Shane Kelly is Professor and Head of The Theatre Technology Program at The Theatre School at DePaul University. He is the co-author (with Jay O. Glerum) of the 4th edition of the Stage Rigging Handbook. Shane has been rigging for 25 years and conducts inspections, installations, specification of systems, and safety training via his company Shane Kelly Rigging.
Shane is an ETCP Certified Rigger (Arena and Theatre), ETCP Recognized Trainer, OSHA Authorized General Industry Outreach Trainer, and American Red Cross Authorized Training Provider.
Shane’s professional practice and research is focused on sustainability and ecoscenograhy. He worked as a producer, production manager, technical director, and rigger and was the Associate Director of Education for SpaceLab at the 2015 Prague Quadrennial and Technical Director for Six Acts at the 2011 Prague Quadrennial Scenofest.
About Jay O. Glerum:
Our Jay O. Glerum Rigging Masterclasses were established in 2016 to honor Jay Glerum's passion for rigging safety and training. Glerum's commitment to safety has made these masterclasses possible and his legacy lives on through both the trainers, attendees, and their combined passion for continuing education and industry safety. To learn more about Jay, click here.