Area 51 - Make The Impossible Look Easy

Shaping the Next Generation

From entry-level technicians to seasoned riggers, Evil Angels Academy delivers professional training designed for real-world productions, safety-first standards, and internationally recognized practices.

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About The Academy

Evil Angels Academy is the training division of Area 51, dedicated to building a culture of safety and technical excellence in live events. Our certified instructors bring decades of hands-on rigging and production experience, ensuring every course blends theory with practice. Whether you’re starting out or advancing your career, you’ll leave with skills and knowledge recognized across the industry.

Our Training Programs

Rigging – Event & Entertainment Industry

Introduction to Rigging - Arenas

Learn the fundamentals of arena rigging. From legal frameworks to hands-on load suspension techniques.

Introduction to Rigging - Theaters

Theater-specific rigging training, covering safety, equipment, and stage machinery.

Introduction to Acrobatic Rigging

Certified training for acrobatic rigging in circus, stunt, and live performance.

Planning & Marking - Workshop

Essential rigging planning and floor-marking techniques for flawless event setups.

Rigging Project Management

Learn management of rigging projects from design to execution, including team coordination, safety compliance, and logistics.

Automation

Safety Management in Automation Systems

Automation

Safety Management in Theatre Automation Systems

Automation

Work at Heights & Rope Access

Work at Heights in the Entertainment Industry

Height safety course tailored for the live events industry.

Rescue at Heights (Applied to Rigging) – Workshop

Train participants in safe rescue maneuvers during rigging operations.

Specialized Workshops

Ground Support (Truss Structures) – Workshop

Hands-on training in assembling and dismantling self-supporting truss structures.

Physics of Rigging – Workshop

Understand the mechanics behind rigging with applied physics for daily practice.

Multiplication Systems & Acrobatic Rigging – Workshop

Explore advanced principles for safe acrobatic rigging systems.

Health & Safety in the Entertainment Industry

Occupational Health & Safety in the Entertainment Industry

Build a strong foundation in safety practices for live events.

Safety Management in the Entertainment Industry

Learn how to lead teams and manage safety protocols for events.

Risk Assessment in the Entertainment Industry

Develop skills to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in live event setups.

Emergency Planning

Prepare teams and venues with effective emergency response strategies.

General Training

Forklift Operation

Manlift Operation

Telescopic Handler (Zoom Boom) Operation

Custom Training Programs

Tailored technical training for companies and teams with specific needs.

Evil Angels Academy designs personalized programs for organizations requiring specialized rigging, safety, or technical training. These sessions adapt our certified curriculum to the unique challenges of your productions.

Why Train With Us

Learn from Industry Professionals

Train for Real-World Productions

Training at Evil Angels Academy means learning from active professionals who design and operate some of the world’s most demanding productions. Built on decades of practical rigging expertise, our courses guarantee compliance, safety, and industry-readiness.

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