Arbor

Also called: Cradle (UK)

The frame in a counterweight fly system that holds the steel weights balancing each flown piece.

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CounterweightWeights loaded into a fly system so a heavy piece of scenery can be raised by hand. Loading them wrong is a serious hazard.
Fly systemThe space above the stage, and the ropes, pipes and counterweights that raise and lower scenery and lights into it.

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