Run a cue-to-cue on a counterweight fly rail
Practice the sequence you already learned for “Run a cue-to-cue on a counterweight fly rail” until the order feels automatic. Drill the IATSE fly-rail order from stage-craft training. A line set is not flown until the arbor, locks, and calling sequence are confirmed.
- Lock unused line sets.
- Clear the deck under the moving piece.
- Confirm the arbor load matches the batten load.
- Confirm the set is in balance before the lock comes off.
- Assign lock, pin, and operator roles.
- Take the warning from the stage manager.
- Take the standby from the stage manager.
- Unlock only on the go.
- Run the cue on the go, not before.
- Lock the set at trim.
- Report the completed cue.
- Do not try to stop a runaway set. Warn and clear the deck.