Evadne Marchmont-Kwarteng

Run counterweight and motorized fly rails for 8–10 touring Broadway engagements per season, including 70+ line-set hangs per show. Calculate point loads, bridle angles, and arbor weights; review touring rigging plots with production carpenters before every load-in. Lead rigging crews of up to 12 IATSE hands; cut average load-in rigging time by 2.5 hours by pre-building bridles and labeling spot lines. Inspect wire rope, shackles, and arbors weekly and keep inspection logs that passed every annual insurer audit without findings. Trained 14 apprentices on lock rail safety, loading-gallery procedures, and fall protection. Coordinated with house electricians and audio to clear pipe conflicts, saving two shows from re-hanging on opening day.

Climbed and rigged arena points for 120+ concerts and events using chain motors, steel, and span sets. Read arena grid drawings and marked out points with down riggers to meet tight 6-hour load-in windows. Used full-body harness, beam clamps, and rescue kits in line with ETCP and OSHA fall protection requirements.

Operated fly cues for repertory productions with up to 90 cues per show; kept a cue-accuracy record of 99.8%. Assisted with scenery builds, soft-goods maintenance, and changeovers between rep shows.

Coursework: Stagecraft, Theatre Safety, Rigging Fundamentals, Drafting for the Stage, Lighting Technology