Rigging, Staging & Scenic (Events)
Head Riggerfor international productions
Plans and leads the rigging of truss, motors and loads in a venue, signing off rigging plots and safety.
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Questions producers ask
- What does a head rigger do?
- Plans and leads the rigging of truss, motors and loads in a venue, signing off rigging plots and safety.
- How do I hire a head rigger for international productions?
- Browse the Head Rigger profiles on Crew Collective, check credits, showreels and availability, then send an enquiry from the profile. References checked on a profile means staff have confirmed their credits with at least 3 industry references. If you need a full rigging, staging & scenic (events) team, list the roles in one enquiry.
- What else is a head rigger called?
- Depending on the production and country, the role is also known as rigging supervisor, chief rigger, head of rigging.
- Which department does a head rigger work in?
- Head Rigger sits in the Rigging, Staging & Scenic (Events) department. Riggers, stagehands, scenic builders and load crews who build stages, fly truss and install sets for live events and exhibitions.