This shortened version of a  6hr workshop from Fight or Flight Ent has been presented internationally for the past 16 years, and now comes to  TAG. An intensive practical and lecture workshop focusing on the Art, the Science and the Safety of Performer Rigging. Suitable for anyone involved in the Aerial Arts, Circus, Stunts, Theatre, and anywhere performers are off the ground. The Workshop is constantly updated to the questions and concerns prevalent in the Performer Rigging community. This workshop delves into Performer Loads, Safety Factors, Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction, Rigging locations and Venues, Equipment choices, Knots, Pulley Systems and Mechanical Advantage and compliance with the existing ANSI Performer Flying Standards. Each participant gets a letter of completion which satisfies most Teacher Training programs and Insurance requirements. Brett Copes of FoFE is an Acrobatic Rigger, Stunt Rigger and Performer Flying specialist with 20+ years of experience. Having worked with Cirque Du Soleil, Marvel Universe, Cavalia, IATSE, ShowRig, Peter Pan 360, Venardos Circus, NECCA, the Chicago Contemporary Circus Festival, Superbowl LVIII, and as well as many film/tv productions. Specializing in Safety and Training, Brett has taught this workshop for USITT, Acrobatic Arts Festival, ESA Conference, and over 100+ Aerial Arts and Circus studios on 4 continents. You can see the scope of experience presenting this workshop @fightorflightent and www.fightorflightent.com