Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century

. Ed(s): Sapsis, Bill

ISBN 10: 1138170682 / ISBN 13: 9781138170681

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2015

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Editor(s): Sapsis, Bill. Num Pages: 288 pages, 4 black & white tables, 167 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: AN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 544. . 2015. Hardback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Seller Inventory # V9781138170681

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138170682
• ISBN 13: 9781138170681
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

From the basics of physical forces and mathematical formulas to performer flying and stage automation, Entertainment Rigging for the 21st Century provides you with insider information into rigging systems and the skills you need to safely operate them. Over the past decade, the entertainment industry has witnessed major changes in rigging technology, as manually operated rigging has given way to motorized systems in both permanent and touring productions, and greater attention has been paid to standardizing safety practices. This book leads you through what is currently happening in the industry, why it’s happening, and how. Accessible for riggers and non-riggers alike, it contains details on the technology and methodology used to achieve the startling effects found in concerts and stage shows.

With a foreword written by Monona Rossol, this text contains contributions from industry leaders including:

• Rocky Paulson
• Bill Gorlin
• Tray Allen
• Roy Bickel
• Keith Bohn
• Karen Butler
• Stuart Cox
• Bill Sapsis
• Dan Culhane
• Eddie Raymond
• Chris Higgs
• Carla Richters
• Joe McGeough
• Scott Fisher

About the Author

Bill Sapsis has been involved in the entertainment industry for over 40 years. In 1981 he started Sapsis Rigging, Inc. and developed the company into an internationally recognized leader in the design and installation of stage equipment. He is a current member of the ETCP Council and Chair of the Rigging Working Group for PLASA NA. He also sits on the PLASA Foundation's Board of Directors and is a member of the Behind The Scenes committee. He is the recipient of the 2010 EVA Swan Award, PLASA NA's highest honor. Bill is a USITT Fellow and a past member of the USITT Board of Directors. Bill also co-produces the highly acclaimed North American Theatre and Engineering Conference in New York City.