Local One Tet Fund

Engineering in Entertainment Seminar
2026-02-12 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Local One I.A.T.S.E. – Union Hall (320 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, United States), 320 W 46th St, New York, NY, 10036
Why Things Don’t Fall Down (Until They Do)
A Minimal-Math Guide to Loads, Failures, and Engineering Insight
The TET Fund is offering a new engineering seminar, specifically designed for stagehands, taught by Local One Brother, Matthew Saide.
Engineering isn’t about equations—it’s about understanding how forces move and where things can go wrong, and that affects our safety and the safety of the audience. In this seminar, you’ll learn the fundamentals of load paths, structural behavior, and failure modes using everyday examples from performance spaces. We’ll dissect a real-world collapse, uncover how material choices and shapes affect strength, and apply it all in an interactive design challenge that puts you in the engineer’s seat.
Please see the outline below of topics covered in this course:

Engineers – who they are, why they are important, and my background
Understanding load path – what it is, and identifying it in typical theatrical systems
Basic Physics – Newton’s laws and Free Body Diagrams – what they are and how to draw them
Basic Statics – Understanding how loads flow through members
Material Properties – Understanding what stress and strain are and how they relate to each other
Static Failure Methods – Understanding the various ways something can fail and how to prevent each from happening
Fatigue Failure Methods – Understanding how something can fail due to repeated loading and how to identify it
Case Study – Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel Skywalk Collapse
Design Challenge – Apply our understanding of load paths and how things fail to conceptually design a complex piece of stage automation
Ask an Engineer / Q & A

To RSVP, please email Ryan McDonough at director@localonetetfund.org

Delong Rigging Class
2026-01-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Local One I.A.T.S.E. – Union Hall (320 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, United States), 320 W 46th St, New York, NY, 10036
The TET Fund has a new course offering for you: Delong Rigging – fundamentals and applied practices. This rigging course is designed for IATSE Local 1 members who want a stronger technical foundation, clearer decision-making on the floor, and a deeper understanding of safe, consistent rigging practices used across various types of venues. Note: seating is limited.
This course is well-suited for members looking for a solid refresher, as well as those who are learning the fundamentals that support safe, professional rigging work on every call. ETCP Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for eligible participants who complete the course. Because the instructors are ETCP-Recognized, this class counts for double ETCP renewal credit points.
The course is led by Tyler DeLong, ETCP-certified Theatre and Arena Rigger and ETCP-Recognized Trainer, and founder of DeLong Rigging Solutions, with instructional support from John DeLong, also an ETCP-certified Theatre and Arena Rigger and ETCP-Recognized Trainer. With a combined 69 years of experience, they bring a perspective that bridges modern standards, applied calculations, and long-established best practices rooted in real-world theatrical and live-event work.
Instruction blends focused classroom discussion with practical exercises drawn directly from the realities of Local 1 calls. Topics include rigging terminology, standard procedures and hardware selection, applied rigging math for dead hangs and various bridle configurations, basic beam load concepts, and unit conversions. The course also addresses fall prevention and fall protection, relevant standards and codes, and how to clearly communicate rigging intent and concerns with engineers. Chalk layouts on the floor are used to visualize systems, load paths, and force distribution.
Again, to register please email Ryan McDonough at director@localonetetfund.org. Space is limited in this course.

Prop Firearm Safety Class
2026-01-13 10:00 - 13:00
The TET Fund, in conjunction with the Local One Sisters’ Committee, is proud to present a new course on prop firearm safety. Firearms safety is crucial in TV and live theater to protect cast, crew, and audiences from serious injury. Even when labeled as a “prop”, firearms can still discharge harmful projectiles and cause accidents. Strict safety protocols—such as using qualified armorers, verifying that weapons are unloaded, and rehearsing within clear safety zones—helps prevent tragedies. Prioritizing safety not only ensures a secure working environment but also demonstrates professionalism and respect for everyone involved in a production.
What to expect:
A review of basic gun safety on a set; eye, and ear protection will be provided, or you can bring your own. Participants will handle a prop weapon in a controlled environment, and resource materials will also be provided.
Again, to register, email director@localonetetfund.org
We hope you enjoy this training opportunity!

E06 Pyro Class
2026-01-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Local One I.A.T.S.E. – Union Hall (320 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, United States), 320 W 46th St, New York, NY, 10036
As you may be aware, the FDNY has recently changed its policies regarding pyro licenses. What used to be called the E-27/E-30 pyro license is now the E-06. To help our members stay current with the new regulations, pyrotechnician and Local One sister, Megan Frazier, will be offering an E-06 – Atmospherics course, since the E-06: Smoke/Haze Operator/Special Effects Safety certificate of fitness is one of the most common FDNY certificates of fitness for special effects in our industry.
The course will cover the following topics – please see outline below.
-FDNY 101
-What do you need a permit for?
-What do you need to file a permit?
-Situational awareness with e7ects and permitting.
-E- Series COF’s overview
-What COF’s cover what e7ects?
-General permitting knowledge and guidelines
-How do I apply for a COF?
-What is an E06?
-what can you do with an E06?
-What can’t you do?
-If you have pyrotechnic e7ects in a show does your E06 cover the atmospherics?
-You don’t have a permit for atmospherics, but your LD wants to test fog and haze, what do you do?
-FDNY STUDY GUIDE OVERVIEW
-Fire extinguisher overview
-Which one do you need? How do you use it? Who is in charge of monthly maintenance?
-We will be going over the pages of the booklet that apply to the exam and discussing, giving people a chance to ask questions and absorb and take notes.
WALKTHROUGH INSPECTION
-As a class we will set up a situation where we have filed for a permit and have a mock inspection.
Again, to register for this class, please email director@localonetetfund.org

Vectorworks Class
2026-01-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Local One, 320 W 46 St, New York, NY, United States
Please see below for more information this course as well as recommended prerequisites:
Learning Objectives:
Day 1
• Learn how to import a PDF or DWG venue file.
• Utilize the Vectorworks Spotlight suite of tools and commands to configure staging,
drape, lighting, basic rigging and AV design elements.
• Design and focus a simple light plot.
Day 2
• Create inventory lists, schedules and extract data from your model, using built-in and
custom worksheets.
• Utilize Data Tags and explore how to take advantage of Data Visualization.
• Create documentation including plans, sections, and elevations.
• Present your design with realistic rendered images and walkthrough animations.
Prerequisites
Attendees must have a general understanding of Vectorworks basic drafting concepts. Completion of the Vectorworks Core Concepts class or on-demand Vectorworks Core Associate Certification is highly recommended. You can access these prerequisites here: Vectorworks Accounts (you will need to create a free online account first)
Again, to RSVP to this class, please email director@localonetetfund.org before Friday, December 19th.

Vectorworks Class
2026-01-05 09:00 - 17:00 | 320 W 46th St, New York, NY, United States

ETCP Arena Rigging
2022-08-12 09:00 - 16:30, 2022-08-11 09:00 - 16:30, 2022-08-10 09:00 - 16:30, 2022-08-09 09:00 - 16:30, 2022-08-08 09:00 - 16:30

Intro to Show Networking Lab
2022-07-27 10:00 - 15:00

Wireless DMX
2022-07-26

ETCP Electrical Engineering
2022-07-22 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-07-21 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-07-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-07-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2022-07-18 09:00 - 16:00

Introduction to Show Networking Lab
2022-07-20 10:00 - 15:00

Hoist Maintenance & Repair Class
2022-07-15, 2022-07-14, 2022-07-13

Ed Manna
2022-07-12, 2022-07-11

ETCP Theatre Rigging class
2022-07-01, 2022-06-30, 2022-06-28, 2022-06-27

Show Networking for Radio City Crew @ Local One Training Space
2022-06-22 09:00 - 17:00
