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ACRONYM DIRECTORY
I am slowly compiling a list of acronyms involved in the Staging, Rigging and Production.
Please feel free to suggest any more that are not really self explanatory to
info@slickevents.com
Acronyms / Abbreviations used in Staging, Rigging and Production
ACRONYM |
EXPLANATION |
ASM |
assistant stage manager |
CSM |
company stage manager |
DMX |
digital multiplex |
DSM |
deputy stage manager |
FOH |
front of house |
LD |
lighting designer |
LOLER |
lifting operations & lifting equipment regulations 1998 - Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance on lifting
also LOLER ACoP (associated code of practice) |
lx |
lighting |
MEWP |
mobile elevated work platform |
PA |
“public address” - anything that amplifies sound (speakers and amplifiers) |
PM |
production manager |
PPE |
personal protection equipment |
SM |
stage manager |
SWL |
safe working load |
SWR |
steel wire rope |
TSM |
technical stage manager |
USC, USL, USR, CS, CSL, CSR, DSL, DSC, DSR |
u=up, d=down, s=stage, c=centre, l=left, r=right.
all from the perspective of standing on stage looking into the auditorium |
VRP |
venue rigging point |
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