Slip slidin’ away . . . seems to be what I see on a lot of stages I visit. Scenery and platforms on casters without brakes can create a real hazardous situation for technicians and performers alike. I wrote about one scenario a few years ago where a child actress was expected to climb a ladder that was…

We’ve talked about safety on catwalks before, and we looked at building safe scenery, too. However, I recently visited some theatres with shows up that lead me to believe this warrants further discussion. Fall prevention isn’t just about technicians on catwalks, scaffolding, or ladders – it applies to performers, as well.

There are…