Anything suspended above your stage must have sturdy rigging equipment keeping it in place to protect your crew, performers and audience. Quality stage rigging also allows you to create unique visual displays that enhance a variety of productions, from musicals to concerts to aerial shows. With more than 100 years of design and production experience under our belt, Tiffin Scenic Studios excels in creating custom theatre rigging solutions for venues around the country.
Create Elaborate and Seamless Productions
We engineer stage solutions built to deliver peak performance for your unique theatre. No one in our industry can match our commitment to providing custom rigging with such an intense focus on safety and reliability. All production is completed in our facility in Tiffin, Ohio, by our master team of engineers and technicians. Working with experts gives you access to industry insights, so you can enjoy innovative creations that support smooth transitions and enhance live performances.
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Our Stage and Theatre Rigging Equipment
Manual Rigging Equipment
Manual rigging equipment for theatres includes mechanical systems that are operated by stagehands and crew members to raise, lower and move scenic elements. Our products include head blocks, locking rails and much more.
Motorized Rigging Equipment
Electric motors replace the need for manual labor in motorized rigging systems. This type of equipment can pull ropes, balance counterweights and control movement through automated software.
Dead Hung Rigging Equipment
Dead hung rigging includes scenery, curtains and elevated equipment that hangs in a stationary position. Those elements are directly attached to an overhead structure and are cost-effective solutions for items that don’t need to be moved regularly.
Fire Curtains
These flame-resistant barriers are designed to prevent flames, smoke and heat from spreading. They’re typically installed upstage to prevent fires from spreading from the stage into the audience and house. Fire curtains are a requirement for stage and theatre productions in many parts of the United States.
Drapery
You can create engaging displays, frame scenery and hide suspended elements with drapery. We offer a variety of high-quality stage, house and acoustical drapery that offers pleasing visual aesthetics and enhanced function.
Tracks and Drapery Machines
Move curtains, scenery and suspended elements smoothly with tracks and drapery machines. We offer a variety of track extrusions and manufacture multiple carriers in steel and aluminum.
Wire Tension and Pipe Grids
Wire tension grids provide an overhead space that allows theatre staff to walk above the stage to adjust lights and hanging elements. Pipe grids are a network of pipes that support lighting, curtains and scenery.
Acoustical Banner Systems
Optimize and adjust the acoustics of your performance space with acoustical banner systems. These large pieces of fabric alter how sound travels around your theatre, allowing you to control reverberations and echoes.
Aluminum Trusses
Trusses are rigid frameworks that connect via triangular formations to support suspended stage components. Aluminum trusses are lightweight, making them easy to transport and install without compromising strength or durability.
Supplies
We offer different theatre and stage rigging products to optimize your operations. Our supplies include picture screens, acoustical shells, pit fillers and chain motors.
A Dedicated Partner to Guide You Through the Process
From concept designs to delivery, you can count on Tiffin Scenic Studios to provide you with the custom solutions you need to suit your requirements. Our team is at your disposal, from initial consultation to installation, so you can consult them for all things stage and theatre rigging. In addition to design and installation, we also offer safety inspections to ensure your equipment complies with local safety codes and OSHA and ANSI standards.
FAQs
What is stage rigging?
It’s a system of ropes, pulleys, counterweights, connection points and motors that control elevated stage elements like curtains, scenery and lighting.
How can I tell if my current rigging setup is outdated or unsafe?
Look for signs of wear and tear like frayed ropes and cables, bent pipes, rust, corrosion and missing bolts. Uneven movement and issues with locking brakes are additional signs you should replace your rigging.
Are there specific training requirements for crew members who operate rigging systems?
Stagehands should have general safety training and certifications according to OSHA regulations. They may also require training on specific rigging components and motorized equipment.
Can rigging systems be automated or integrated with lighting and sound controls?
Yes.
Is it possible to expand an existing rigging system as my theatre’s needs grow?
Yes.