I will try to
cover most of what was asked of me here:
I am a rigger professionally, I mainly work in a supervisor capacity when I am on site working since
IATSE generally is the labor provider. When I am not being a rigger on site I am a technician, I work on hoists and inspect rigging hardware. After inspecting miles of
truss,
wire rope, and chain, and thousands of shackles I have become quite good at it. I study texts of related professions such as structural and mechanical engineering to better understand the forces at
play in a given
system. Electricity is also an interest of mine, and I treat it much the same way I treat a given rigging problem, with respect and knowledge of its
power. When I blend the two forces together I am an automation systems designer. I use industrial automation components such as
PLC's and drive units for 3
phase motors to aide productions.
On my complete resume you will find that I have participated in nearly every aspect of production from scenery construction to playing a
role as an actor on
stage. I enjoy all aspects of production although special problems appeal to me best, which is why I find myself doing what I am doing today. I pride myself on being able to develop safe solutions to every problem with which I am faced. My attention to detail to every aspect of the production, and respect for all departments as equal shares which when are executed properly form a complete show is what makes me an excellent rigger.
I just returned from a technical rehearsal and am now intending to get some sleep. I will turn my attention to creating a more entertaining replay to the more creative questions sometime tomorrow hopefully.