Fight Master Brian Byrnes and Certified Teacher Aaron Preusse bring you an indepth look at some of the more advanced elements of the stage combat craft.
Learn the tricks and tools necessary to sell a punch or a slap when your audience is all around you. Whether you’re performing in an arenastyle theatre or outside at a renaissance festival, these are tools you can’t do without.
A class which examines the five Meisterhauen (mastercuts) of the Liechtenauer canon of longsword training. The cuts will be demonstrated, and then shown how they may be adapted for safe use on the stage. Footwork as well as sword work will be examined to develop a total movement system.
Understanding unarmed stage combat is fundamental to being able to perform conflict onstage. Whether this is your first stage combat class ever, or a brushup for someone more experienced, starting with the foundations is an excellent way to kick off your weekend.
The smallsword does not have the monopoly in being a light weapon driven by specificity. Learn the finer points of the quintessential swashbuckler’s weapon with an eye towards golden age cinema flair