A batten is said to be "flying in" when it is being lowered toward the stage, and "flying out" when it is being raised into the fly space. By hanging scenery, lighting, or other equipment on a batten, they in turn may also be flown. The function of a typical line set is to fly (raise and lower) a slender beam (typically a steel pipe) known as a batten (or a bar in the UK) by hoisting it with lift lines (typically synthetic rope or steel cable). The line set is the fundamental machine of a typical fly system. Theatrical rigging standards are developed and maintained by organizations such as USITT and ESTA (now PLASA). Building, occupational safety, and fire codes limit the types and quantity of rigging permitted in a theatre based on stage configuration.
Theatrical rigging is most prevalent in proscenium theatres with stage houses designed specifically to handle the significant dead and live loads associated with fly systems. Systems are typically designed to fly components between clear view of the audience and out of view, into the large space, the fly loft, above the stage.įly systems are often used in conjunction with other theatre systems, such as scenery wagons, stage lifts and stage turntables, to physically manipulate the mise en scène. JSTOR ( March 2010) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)įly loft of the Theater Bielefeld in GermanyĪ fly system, or theatrical rigging system, is a system of ropes, blocks ( pulleys), counterweights and related devices within a theater that enables a stage crew to fly (hoist) quickly, quietly and safely components such as curtains, lights, scenery, stage effects and, sometimes, people.Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. This article needs additional citations for verification.
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