Electric Chain Hoists – Entertainment

Stuart Rush products are known throughout the entertainment industry as a leader in providing quality lifting and positioning equipment for riggers around the world. From international sporting events and tours to Broadway musicals and theaters, event organizers and production companies rely on our products to make sure the show goes on.

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Types of Theatre Rigging

At its core, theater rigging refers to the specialized system of equipment and techniques used to suspend, move, and control various elements of a performance space. These elements may include lighting fixtures, set pieces, curtains, screens, and other components crucial to creating captivating and immersive experiences for audiences.

Dead Hung Stage Rigging

Picture a fixed installation of rigging equipment—battens, pipes, and trusses—providing a stable and reliable framework. Dead-hung stage rigging is ideal for permanent fixtures such as overhead lighting or sound equipment, ensuring a solid foundation for theatrical productions.

Counterweight Rigging

Balance, control, and precision are at the heart of counterweight rigging. With a system of weights and pulleys, technicians can effortlessly raise and lower set pieces, backdrops, and lighting systems, transforming the stage with stunning visual effects.

Motorized Rigging Systems

Motorized rigging systems have revolutionized the entertainment industry by introducing advanced automation and control mechanisms, allowing technicians to accurately achieve complex movements and swift transitions. Experience flexibility, efficiency, and enhanced safety measures—all vital to modern stage productions.

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