Dead Hung Rigging typically consists of steel pipe battens, individually hung or as a grid, suspended from the ceiling structure without the ability to move up and down.
What is a dead hung?
Lift your feet completely off the floor, crossing your ankles. This is called a “dead hang.” Lift your chest slightly and pull. Draw your elbows down to your body until your chin is above the bar. As you lower yourself back down, control your release to prevent injury.
What is stage rigging called?
A theatrical rigging system, also known as a fly system, is a dynamic and critical aspect of every theater. It is a simple method to raise and lower items using a series of pulleys and weights to balance the load in equilibrium.
What is a drop in Theatre?
DROPS – Large, unframed material suspended from a batten and usually weighted by a batten or chain at the bottom, painted or plain.
What is a rigging point?
Rigging points – s. pecific places in the ceiling from which you're able to hang things within a venue. These are regulated and maintained by the venue to ensure the weight limits (and therefore, safety) are appropriate.
How does fly work?
A fly system, or theatrical rigging system, is a system of rope lines, blocks (pulleys), counterweights and related devices within a theater that enables a stage crew to fly (hoist) quickly, quietly and safely components such as curtains, lights, scenery, stage effects and, sometimes, people.
What is a curtain leg?
Legs are tall, narrow drapes hung parallel to the proscenium at the sides of the stage. They're used to frame the sides of the acting space as well as to mask the wings, where actors and set pieces may be preparing to enter the stage.
What is a Jack in theatre?
JACK – A triangular brace hinged or screwed to a flat or other set piece as a support and for extra rigidity.