What does load-out mean?

• A. The process of bringing equipment into the theater to start a production.
• B. The process of removing equipment, scenery, and rigging from the theater after a production.
• C. A checklist-based examination of gear before it is used to ensure it is safe and functional.
• D. A designated boundary to keep people away from hazards such as rigging lines in motion.

Answer: (B)

Load-out is the process of removing equipment, scenery, and rigging from the theater after a production has ended, and preparing it for transport to storage or another venue. It happens after the show closes and typically follows the strike of the set, involving packing and moving gear out of the space. This differs from load-in, which is bringing equipment into the theater to start a production, and from pre-use safety checks (gear inspections) and from a safety boundary around rigging. So the option describing removal after a production is the correct one, while the others describe bringing gear in, inspecting gear before use, or keeping people away from hazards.