Flyhouse was again proud to support one of our local high school theaters (Carl Sandburg High School, Orland Park, Illinois) this past week, providing our two-axis Ziplift performer flying rental system for their performance of Monty Python’s Spamalot.
Our team installed the motorization, trained the operators on the joystick control, and provided a safety and flight instruction class to the staff and students involved in the show. This meant the cast and crew had everything they needed for their final week of dress rehearsals leading up to opening night. We love introducing these future rigging and performing professional to our high-speed hoists and unique flying equipment.
Meanwhile, after months of planning and fabrication, Flyhouse was finally able to complete our installation for CircEsteem’s newly renovated space here in Chicago. CircEsteem is a unique organization with a mission, “to unite youth across all backgrounds and identities by fostering self-esteem and mutual respect through the practice and performance of circus arts.”
BY THE NUMBERS – Flyhouse Aerial Arts:
- 2 training spaces
- 75 pulleys
- 2400 ft of 5/8” KM111 static rope
- 150 ft of 20.5” x 20.5” box truss anchored by 30 Flyhouse custom rigging points to a historic building
- 10 Flyhouse custom pin rails engineered to remove additional loads from the floor
Flyhouse is honored to be a part of these projects, and we’re passionate about providing custom rigging solutions and opportunities for aerialists of all ages to learn their circus arts. That’s how we—and they—fly!