Micah Shalman
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Proven Rigger and Carpenter with extensive experience at LIVE NATION CONCERT SEASON, adept in site installations and leading teams under pressure. Expert in employing climbing skills and load movement control to ensure safety and efficiency. Achieved seamless stage setups for over 50 national performances, demonstrating strong technical advice and team coordination abilities. Skilled rigger with hands-on experience in preparing, handling, and securing loads for transportation and lifting operations. Demonstrates strong knowledge of rigging equipment, safety protocols, and load dynamics to ensure efficient and safe handling procedures. Possesses solid problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teams to execute complex lifts. Contributed to enhanced operational efficiency and safety standards through diligent adherence to best practices in previous roles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rigger
Sixthman: Music Festivals at Sea Cruises
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted lead rigger in assembly monitoring and maintenance of the aluminum truss structure on the cruise ships
- Safely and efficiently rigged steel members for connectors and pre-assembled bent sections.
- Provide technical advice, support regarding installation, operation issues related to theatrical flying systems.
- Develop plans for efficient setup, takedown operations based upon size, scope of projects.
- Ensure that all safety protocols are followed while setting up and operating rigging systems.
- Monitored wind speeds via an anemometer, and made adjustments to the structure in accordance with engineering guidelines and standards.
Rigger and Carpenter
LIVE NATION CONCERT SEASON
Atlanta, USA
06.2023 - Current
- Worked 50+ national performances as up and down rigger and carpenter
- Safely and efficiently rigged steel members for connectors and pre-assembled bent sections.
- Provide technical advice, support regarding installation, operation issues related to theatrical flying systems.
- Position stage scenery, lighting fixtures, props, and other objects with precision accuracy using hoists, pulleys, winches, lifts, and cranes.
- Safely disassemble rigging equipment when no longer needed for a production or performance.
- Responsible for reviewing all points that are not fouled, and adjusting if needed.
Stagehand
City Springs Theatre Company
05.2022 - Current
- Pitched in to help crews with building sets and identified problems that could have resulted in possible safety issues.
- Assisted in setting up and dismantling stage sets, ensuring timely preparation for performances.
- Facilitated quick scene changes under high-pressure environments, maintaining flow of performances.
- Facilitated communication between stage crew and production management, ensuring alignment of tasks.
Carpenter
VSTAR Entertainment
, US, Canada
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: Travelled with production company on international tour and was responsible for carpentry track load-in
- Travelled with production company on international tour and was responsible for carpentry track load-in
- Completed all show tracks weekly
- Led stagehand crew in assembling the mother grid and its respective rigging
- Orchestrated local stage hands to line equipment for fast and efficient truck pack
- Communicated with production manager for show organization and swing tech schedule
- Travelled with production company on international tour and was responsible for carpentry track load-in
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2026
Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts -
01.2022
Skills
- Climbing skills
- [Type] license
- Site installations
- Load movement control
- Testing procedures
- Materials transportation
- Rigging preparation
- Pulley preparation
- Load calculation
Certification
- SPRAT Level 1
- OSHA 10
Education
true
Timeline
Rigger
Sixthman: Music Festivals at Sea Cruises
03.2024 - Current
Rigger and Carpenter
LIVE NATION CONCERT SEASON
06.2023 - Current
Carpenter
VSTAR Entertainment
05.2023 - 07.2023
Stagehand
City Springs Theatre Company
05.2022 - Current
- SPRAT Level 1
- OSHA 10
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Georgia State University
Cobb County Center for Excellence in the Performing Arts -
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