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COUNTERWEIGHT RIGGING WORKSHOP WITH DANA TAYLOR
Join us for an intensive workshop day combining hands-on training in counterweight rigging and an opportunity to ask the expert about any of the challenging tech questions you might have. Expert presenter, Dana Taylor, leads this workshop which will focus on rigging safety, industry standards, system operation and upkeep, common rigging practices, procedures, equipment, and design factors.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
9:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. (detailed schedule of the day below)
*Deadline for registration is Friday, July 11th*
**Registration will be capped at 20 participants**
LOCATION:
Eastview High School
6200 140th Street West
Apple Valley, MN 55124
COST: FREE
CLOCK HOURS: Certificates will be given for 5 Clock Hours
TARGET AUDIENCE:
K-12 and College/University Theater Educators, Directors, Tech Directors, Designers, and others who work with educational theater or performing arts programs and would like deeper training in how to safely use counterweight rigging systems in their theaters.
9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Arrival and Check In at Eastview High School
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Welcome, Introductions, and Counterweight Rigging Session
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Lunch Break (catered lunch included)
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Counterweight Rigging Session
2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – Wrap Up + Evaluation
Dana Taylor spent over twenty-five years teaching technical theatre at the Mt. Vernon Senior High School (Mt. Vernon, IN). Dana served as the technical editor for “Dramatics Magazine,” “Teaching Theatre Journal,” “Basic Drama Projects”: 9th Edition, and “Concert Lighting: The Art and Business of Entertainment Lighting”. Dana received the Founder’s Award from the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) and the Distinguished Achievement Award for Education from USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology). A former Board Member of the Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA), and USITT, Dana led the BACKstage Exam Working Group for USITT. An ETCP Certified Rigger (Theatre) and Recognized Trainer, Dana presents workshops for students and educators on appropriate procedures for the safe and effective use of counterweight rigging. For more on Dana Taylor: https://www.techtheatre4teachers.com/
This workshop day is facilitated by Dr. Stephanie Lein Walseth, Theater Education Specialist in Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education. (More here: https://perpich.mn.gov/professional-development/state-arts-education-specialists/theater-education-specialist/)
This workshop day is hosted by Eastview High School, JJ Miller, Technical Director, https://evhs.district196.org/arts/performing/theater, in partnership with District 196 Community Education.
This workshop is hosted by the Perpich Center for Arts Education Professional Development and Resource Programs team, and is FREE for participants. Lunch will be provided – please note any dietary restrictions in the registration form. Upon completion, certificates for 5 Clock Hours will be available.
Please contact Theater Education Specialist, Stephanie Lein Walseth with any questions about the workshop: stephanie.walseth@pcae.k12.mn.us
