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  For more information about stage rigging safety and the name of an Authorized Clancy dealer near you, contact J.R. Clancy at 800-836-1885 or visit us at www.jrclancy.com.  
 
 
   
 
  Books  
   
    Stage Rigging Handbook, 3rd Ed.
Jay Jay O. Glerum, Southern Illinois University Press, 2007
A comprehensive book covering many facets of stage rigging from loads, reactions, and tables of information, to equipment details and operation.
   
   
     
    Stagecraft 1 - A Complete Guide to Backstage Work, 3rd Ed.
William H. Lord, www.stagecrafter.com
A practical, easy to use high school textbook written by a leading high school stagecraft instructor. Excellent information on all aspects of stagecraft.
   
   
     
    Practical Health and Safety Guidelines for School Theatre Operations
Dr. Randall Davidson, Risk International Publishing, 2005
Extensive coverage of health and safety concerns in schools, including maintenance, fire prevention, stage equipment, environmental concerns, necessary skill sets for performing arts instructors, etc. 434 pages.
   
   
   
     
    Entertainment Rigging
Harry Donovan www.riggingbooksandprograms.com
A comprehensive guide to all aspects arena rigging with hundreds of illustrations and dozens of formulas. This is a very practical, hands-on book.
   
   
   
    Building Better Theaters
Michael Mell, Entertainment Technology Press, 2006

This book provides a step-by-step guide to the design and construction of performing arts facilities from the initial decision to build, through to opening night.
   
   
   
    Scenic Design and Lighting Techniques - A Basic Guide for Theatre
Rob Napoli and Chuck Gloman, Focal Press, 2006
Basic scenic and lighting information in a clear, well written book with many color illustrations and photos.
   
   
   
    The Perfect Stage Crew: The Complete Technical Guide for High School, College, and Community Theater
John Kaluta, Allworth Press, 2003
How to make things happen backstage that are essential for a successful production.
   
   
   
  Rigging Seminars
 
    Jay Glerum & Harry Donovan offer comprehensive seminars on arena and theatrical rigging principles and safety. www.riggingseminars.com

Sapsis Rigging offers one and two day seminars. In addition to a schedule of public seminars, custom seminars are available. . www.sapsis-rigging.com/seminars.html
   
   
   
 
Entertainment Technician Certification Program
     
    This new industry-wide program is bringing together an unprecedented group of industry organizations, businesses and individuals to create a program of rigorous assessments for professional technicians. Qualified candidates will be able to take tests in Theatre or Arena rigging. Successful candidates will become ETCP Certified Riggers. It is likely that many jobs will require certification in the future. www.etcp.esta.org
   
   
   
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Idaho General Safety and Health Standards — Theatre Stage Rigging & Machinery
 
     
    A good set of safety standards related to theatrical rigging.
    dbs.idaho.gov/safety_code/091.html