Do You Need a Rigging Inspection? Here’s How to Know
by PORT on Sep 11, 2025 9:00:00 AM
Rigging systems are the backbone of theaters, event venues, and performance spaces. They make it possible to safely lift, move, and fly heavy equipment, scenery, and lighting. But like any mechanical system, rigging wears out, and when it does, the risks are serious injury, property d …
Rigging Inspections: Ensuring Safety and Compliance for Your Space
by PORT on Nov 27, 2024 12:49:10 PM
LIVE Ensure the safety and compliance of your performance space with a professional rigging inspection. Learn what’s involved, why it’s important, and how our experts at PORT can help keep your equipment in top condition.
How Theatrical Rigging Creates Customized Venues and Productions
by PORT on Oct 31, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Whether you’re working on a professional stage show or are a student apprenticing for your high school musical, you’ve likely used rigging. Counterweight rigging, motorized rigging, and dead-hung rigging include components that bring many different aspects of theater to life, whether …
High School Theater
by PORT on Jul 11, 2022 8:00:00 AM
There is no question that participating in high school theater teaches students a broad range of life skills including teamwork, problem-solving, and multitasking, regardless of whether they are audience-facing or working behind the scenes.
The OSHA & ANSI Inspections Your Theater Requires - Rigging Safety
by PORT on Jun 24, 2022 8:00:00 AM
When it comes to theatrical productions, lighting and curtains set the tone, illuminate the action, enhance the background, and even conceal equipment or areas that the audience shouldn’t see. These dramatic elements are a crucial part of every type of theatrical or music production. …