Recent content by stagecraft101

Micheal, Thanks, This video is directed to the administrators to see what they think. I still not even sure it is a great idea. College has been spending ~ 10k + a year to maintain it the lift, more than we get in all my yearly budgets for all supplies.The grand piano is always in the way...

derekleffew, Thanks for the links on the non hydraulic lift systems. There is no other elevator access to the "trap room" the existing traps are 16 ft US and are 3ft (US/DS) x 10ft (SR/SL) and are useless for moving stock up or down or using for scenic trap as they are to far US for the half...

Hi, I am planning to put together a proposal for a major change in the theatre I am the TD at. The stage has a thrust that is also a elevator that is 300 sqft with a 6k lb capacity. I use it as a pit for the orchestra and moving stock from the basement storage to the stage. The Problem is that...

Ethan, I would like more info on hosting a Entertainment Rigging training in the Boston area. I work for a Community College South of Boston. There is a fly system in theatre and a gym that could be used for the arena training. I have talked with my bosses about maybe hosting something...

For the past four years, I have been Technical Director of the Buckley Performing Arts Center at Massasoit Community College. In this position I have a great deal of responsibility and work to ensure technical success of a variety of artist's visions, and communicate with many different people...