iWeiss just completed the replacement of (26) double purchase counterweight sets with (46) motorized line sets using Stage Technologies’ BT-Lite Variable Speed Winches as part of an extensive renovation at the Kupferberg Center for the Performing Arts at Queens College of the City University of New York. This system was supplied with a dual speed sensing control station giving the Goldstein Theatre the ability to move its line sets at two different speeds pending the load on the batten, or more specifically loads up to 900lbs at 4ft/sec and greater loads up to 1800lbs at 2ft/sec. This new installation of Stage Technologies’ winches and Illusionist console gives the staff at the Goldstein Theatre the opportunity to create various scenery changes at the push of a button with technology currently in use on many Cirque De Soleil productions and at professional opera houses around the globe. The project was managed by iWeiss senior project manager Richard Parks in cooperation with ARUP Consultants.  iWeiss is proud to be an authorized dealer and installer of all Stage Technologies products.

We recently had the pleasure of working with The Shubert Organization and Francesca Russo Architect on two theatre renovations, the Ambassador Theatre and the Booth Theatre. Both projects involved box draperies, rail caps and skirts, as well as various lobby drapes. These architectural draperies play an important part in providing an elegant and comfortable setting for your patrons and often involve painted or embroidered details and custom trim.

Curtains, Rigging, & Theatrical Supplies

Stage Curtains, Backdrops, and Fabric Creations

When it comes to theatrical draperies, iWeiss is recognized industry-wide for outstanding craftsmanship and premium service. We like to work on all types of projects - large or small. From basic stage masking and backdrops to elaborate show curtains and architectural draperies, all jobs receive the same attention and care. In addition to our traditional drapery work, we offer fiber optic curtains and drops, digitally printed backdrops, projection screens, rain curtains, and pipe & drape systems.

At iWeiss we believe just about anything is possible - be it moving projection walls for a museum or a veil for an entire gas station. We enjoy a creative challenge, and take pride in our ability to find practical solutions to innovative design ideas.

Rigging and Installation

iWeiss is one of the premier rigging contractors in the country. We offer manual and motorized rigging systems for new construction as well as renovations. We also install fire safety curtain systems and dead hung pipe grids for theatres and studios.

Our staff can design and install complete rigging packages for any size venue or special event. With over thirty years of experience to draw from, our rigging experts are able to devise creative and practical solutions to fit even the strictest design and budget constraints.

Theatrical Supplies

As an extension of our drapery fabrication and rigging services, iWeiss is a growing theatrical supply house. We offer anything from portable staging and dance floor to hampers and sand bags with a substantial inventory of scenic fabric, curtain track, suspension hardware, rope and pipe grid components.

New from iWeiss

Be sure to check out our new ViaLift and Viawinch products.