Stage Rigging Handbook

Glerum, Jay O.

ISBN 10: 0809313189 / ISBN 13: 9780809313181

Published by Southern Illinois University Press, 1987

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Stage Rigging Handbook
• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0809313189
• ISBN 13: 9780809313181
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dimensions: 1.27W x 17.78H x 22.86D centimeters 1.27 centimeters width by 17.78 centimeters height by 22.86 centimeters depth
• Weight: 340 grams

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Synopsis

Because no handbook for the safe use and care of stage rigging exists, knowledge of that craft often has been passed on by word of mouth. Some of this information has been misleading, some even false. Glerum corrects many misconceptions that have infiltrated the oral tradition, providing sound and safe techniques for doing stage rigging and in the process producing a scholarly work that is also a much-needed practical reference. More than 100 excellent drawings and photographs supplement the text.

Glerum divides his book into four parts, each of which includes system descriptions, component descriptions, maintenance instructions, operation instructions, and safety inspection procedures. Part 1 on hemp rigging describes single- and multiple-line systems. Part 2 is the counterweight section, and part 3 covers motorized rigging. Part 4 is devoted to specialized problems and their practical solutions.

About the Author

Jay O. Glerum, former member of the theater faculties at both Seattle University and Marquette University, is Director of the Graduate Program in Theater Technology and Technical Director at the University of Washington School of Drama in Seattle.