
Fight or Flight Entertainment
Brett Copes
Owner/Head Rigger
A former stuntman, ropes course administrator, and theater technician,
acrobatic rigging became his new career path, rigging for stunts,
circus and aerial productions, for TV, film and live shows. Holding several certifications, he attended the North American Association of Flying Directors, a recognized Competent Person/Competent Inspector, SPRAT Technician, CM Hoist Certified and completed Training courses from many of the Industries top Rigging professionals. He has been the head rigger of four different circus and aerial festivals in the US, and rigged acrobatics and flying FX for Cirkus
Smirkus, Verdigo Flying, Dream World Cirque, Aerial Experience, CAVALIA International Tours, Peter Pan 360, Mille +UNA (Italy), and Mar Del Zvr (Panama). For most of 2014 he served as head acrobatic/stunt performance rigger of the touring show, Marvel Universe Live.
Brett has been a member of the rigging teams at Cirque Du Soliel
shows: “O” and "IRIS", the CDS venue Light, and at The Beatles: Love.
Brett specializes in problem solving, rescue systems, crew training
and has developed a successful Rigging for Aerialists Seminar, having taught across the USA, Central America, and the UK. Brett also specializes in rescue systems for performers and crew, choreographs as a flying director, and consults with performers on Act Development.
More info and portfolio can be found at www.fightorflightent.com
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Wednesday, October 19,
9:30 AM -
5:30 PM
Rigging for Aerial Acrobatics, Circus, and Dance: Advanced Topics
Thursday, October 20,
9:30 AM -
5:30 PM
Rigging for Aerial Acrobatics, Circus, and Dance: Advanced Topics