What is a line-set?

• A. A complete set of equipment including a batten, lines, and counterweights needed to fly one piece of scenery.
• B. A decorative arrangement of stage ropes.
• C. A single rope used for manual adjustments.
• D. The control system for lighting.

Answer: (D)

Line-sets are the complete flying system used to move scenery in a theatre. Each line-set includes a batten (the pipe the scenery is mounted on), the lines or cables that run from the batten to the arbor, the arbor itself with counterweights, and the associated rigging hardware attached to the grid. This setup lets a piece of scenery be raised or lowered safely and smoothly by balancing weight against the counterweights.

This isn’t just a decorative arrangement of ropes, nor a single rope for adjustments, nor the control system for lighting. The lighting system is separate and handles dimmers, consoles, and circuits for lights, not scenery movement.