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 Phoenix, AZ to teach an Intermediate-Level Jay O. Glerum Rigging Masterclass!
Our Intermediate-Level track is a two-day classroom, PPT, and demonstration-based class for those familiar with rigging basics and the safe operation of a counterweight system, or for those who have taken the Entry Level course and seek to advance their skills.
Seats are limited — register today to secure your spot!
Intermediate-Level Curriculum:
The two-day curriculum covers design factor, the physics of loads and forces, truss basics, bridle rigging, and more.
This class qualifies for 12 ETCP renewal credits.
Curriculum to be covered:
- Review of Breaking Strength, Design Factor, Working Load Limit
- Physics of Loads and Forces
- Beam Loading and Cantilevers
- Truss Basics – inspection and general principles
- Mechanical Advantage
- Bridle Rigging
- Overview of basic automation controls
- Out of balance loading situations for counter weight systems
When:
Monday, Oct. 27 & Tuesday, Oct. 28
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where:
Orpheum Theatre
203 W Adams St,
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Rates:
Member rates:
Early Price through Sept. 22: $495
Late Price: $545
Non-Member rates:
Early Price through Sept. 22: $545
Late Price: $595
Meet the Instructors:
Ed Leahy is Head Trainer and Cruise Ship Division Manager at Chicago Flyhouse, Incorporated. In this role since 2015, Ed develops and implements rigging and safety training curriculum for entertainment technicians at theaters, universities, arenas, and other entertainment venues around the globe. During the pandemic, Chicago Flyhouse online training helped workers stay sharp, learn new skills, and work toward certification. Beyond training, Ed develops fall protection systems and documentation, writes technical manuals, conducts rigging inspections, and produces educational videos.
Before Chicago Flyhouse, Ed was Technical Director for the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, supervising more than 150 shows, including national and international tours and transfer productions. He served as an adjunct faculty member at The Theatre School of DePaul University for more than a decade, focusing on technical theater production. As an active member of USITT, Ed helps to promote and teach the Jay O. Glerum Rigging Masterclasses in addition to presenting educational content at the annual conference. Ed serves on the Rigging Working Group (part of ESTA’s Technical Standards Program) helping to write and edit standards for the entertainment industry. He is an ETCP Certified Rigger (Theatre) and Recognized Trainer.
Bennett Brian is an ETCP Certified Rigger - Arena (#1527) and an ETCP Recognized Trainer. As Principal at Reed Rigging, he is an active member of the TSP Rigging Working Group and Event Safety Working group and served on the task groups for E1.62, E1.6-3, and ES 1.18. Since beginning his rigging career in 2006, he immediately saw the need for training to be expanded throughout the industry, especially for technicians just starting out. Reed Rigging continues to host training classes in hoist maintenance, Vectorworks drafting, and hands-on rigging exercises each year.
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.
