What is needed in a rigging plan?

• A. Documentation of line sets, safe load limits, hardware, and attachment points to guide safe installation.
• B. Aesthetic design of the stage set.
• C. The procedural steps for lighting cues.
• D. The audience seating layout.

Answer: (A)

A rigging plan centers on safety and how the suspended elements will actually be installed and supported. It should document all line sets and their specifics, safe working load limits for each component, the hardware to be used (such as shackles, eyebolts, rigging plates, blocks), and the exact attachment points on the structure or grid. This information is essential so riggers know what the system can bear, select appropriate hardware, and connect everything in the correct places. It also provides a clear reference for inspections, load calculations, and safe operation during setup and performances.

Other aspects like how the stage looks aesthetically, the steps for lighting cues, or where the audience sits are handled by different plans or departments and don’t ensure the safe, functional suspension of elements.