John Caudill

Head Rigger at Productions Unlimited, Inc.

John Caudill has a diverse work experience in the entertainment and production industry. John started their career in 1995 at Productions Unlimited, Inc. as a Head Rigger and continued in the same role until 2022. In 2000, they also worked for Pruductions Unlimited as a Certified Arena Rigger, utilizing their expertise in acrobatic and stage rigging. From 2015 to 2016, they worked as a Production Rigger at PSAV® Presentation Services Orlando. In 2017, they joined Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group as a Production Specialist and later as an Acrobatic Rigger. John also had a stint at Cirque Dreams as an Aerial Rigger. Since 2010, they have been the owner of Fly Acro. Overall, John has extensive experience in rigging, production, and stage management.

John Caudill's education history includes formal education as well as additional certifications. John attended Sarasota High from 1991 to 1994, focusing on science and history. In 2007 and 2008, they attended the State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota, studying entrepreneurial and small business operations. In terms of certifications, John obtained the Osha 10 certification from osha in January 2020. John also received the SPRAT Rope access certification from the Society of Rope Access Technicians in March 2014. In August 2010, John earned the ETCP Certified Rigger - Arena certification from ESTA and the C/M Motor Maintenance certification from Columbus McKinnon. Lastly, in February 1997, they obtained their Class A CDL Combination vehicles/18 wheeler certification from the Florida DOT.

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Timeline

  • Head Rigger

    January, 1995 - present