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Sapsis: Entertainment Rigging Fundamentals
February 26th, 2026
Time TBD and registration to follow
In this class, we will cover the basics of different types of rigging systems. We will start by discussing the forces we deal with in rigging and then cover the tools we use to conquer them, then take an in-depth look at the various bits of hardware we have available and discuss when and how to use them.
Time will also be spent on basic rigging math and fall protection concepts that can be used for most rigging situations.
While introductory in nature, the class is designed to provide topics of interest to industry vets as well.
ETCP Certified Riggers will receive 1 continuing education credit per hour of class time.
Registration coming soon.
About Eric Rouse
Eric brings more than 25 years of experience in the entertainment business as a rigger, rigging trainer, inspector, and project manager. As General Manager, he supports clients by providing services for design, installations, and inspections of rigging systems as well as providing training for individual professionals, unions, and workforces in need of continuing education.
Eric was a tenured associate professor at Penn State University, where he was the head of the B.F.A and M.F.A. programs in Scenic Technology. He has done rigging training for more than 20 years for clients in the US, Europe, and China. Throughout his career, Eric has gained a broad range of experience in rigging and rigging design working for Flying by Foy, Cirque du Soleil, EPS, and the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. He has been fortunate enough to work on fall protection projects and training for companies and organizations including IATSE, Disney, Tomcat/Area Four, Royal Caribbean, and The Sphere in Las Vegas. Eric also providesrope splicing training for the Cirque du Soleil touring division.
Eric is a former board member of USITT where he served in various roles for over 10 years. He is a member of the ETCP Council, the SME Chair for the ETCP Rigging Theater exam, and an active member of ESTA’s Rigging Working Group where he helped lead the latest update of ANSI E1.43 – 2025 – Performer Flying.
