Voler –Thieves of Flight Aerial Performance Ensemble
Rigging Options and Technical Requirements
Rigging Option #1 – Rigging into an Existing Structure:
Truss System
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Beam or Vault System
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- Voler equipment used to secure aerial points
- Static: Ladders or lifts will be required for rigging
- Dynamic: Rigging from the ground and lifted by system
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- Voler equipment will be used to secure aerial points
- Ladders or lifts will be required for rigging
- Eyebolt installation or beam clamps may be necessary
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Rigging Option #2 – Loading-In Free-Standing Rigging (as contracted for use with Voler):
- Installation by Voler Techs
- Multiple apparatuses from one single point
- 14’, 18’ or 22’ tall (25’ clearance required)
- 25’x 25’ Floor Span Required
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Rigging Requirements
Note: Points can be rigged by Voler Non-Union Riggers per contract or through Venue Union Rigger(s) for an additional fee. Load capability is based on dynamic movement, aerial apparatus weight and performer(s) weight.
Silk Rigging Point*
- 10’–30’ high
- 1000-1500lbs load
- 10’ radius clearance
- 1-2 aerialists
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Diamond Rigging Point*
- 10’-13’ high
- 1000lbs load
- 10’ radius clearance
- 1 aerialist
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Strap Rigging Point*
- 10’-15’ high
- 1000-1500lbs load
- 10’ radius clearance
- 1-2 aerialists
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Lyra (Hoop) Rigging Point*
- 10’-13’ high
- 1000-1500lbs. load
- 10’ radius clearance
- 1-2 aerialists
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Silk Hammock Rigging Point*
- 10’-18’ high
- 1000-1500lbs load
- 10’ radius clearance
- 1-2 aerialists
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Net Hammock Rigging Point*
- 10’-18’ high
- 1000-1500lbs load
- 10’ radius clearance
- 1-2 aerialists
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Corde Lisse (Rope) Rigging Point
- 18’-20’ high
- 1000 lbs. load
- 15’ radius clearance
- 1 aerialist
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Carousel Rigging Point
- 12’-30’ high
- 2000-4000lbs load
- 15’ radius clearance
- 2-6 aerialists
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* Aerial Rigging Points listed are static points however a flying/pulley point can be rigged for these apparatuses.
Voler Performance Requirements
- Rehearsal in venue prior to performance
- Dressing room area
- Water in dressing room
- Promotional materials on display, in gift bags and/or program mention
- Two Voler Techs allowed into event with access to backstage with Voler performers
- Copies of event photos or video (or Voler photographer/videographer allowed to document)
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