Intermediate Singlesword
Instructor
Labotka
Description
How do you turn your Basic Pass into a RECOMMENDED? Develop some agency in your growth as an ACTOR Combatant
Fighting with Distractions/Last Minute Changes
Intermediate Unarmed
Instructor
Karcz
Description
Know your lines, know your fight, be ready to go...because the director's gonna want something random right before you shoot...
Knife or Banana?
Open Knife
Instructor
Green
Description
Knives are dangerous, bananas are not. Mostly. Practice raising the stakes without worrying about anything but a potassium overdose.
Smallsword Specialty
Beginner/Open Smallsword
Instructors
Howard and Gonzalez
Description
The smallsword is regarded by many to be the pinnacle of stage combat performance. This class aims to take a multifaceted approach to make it accessible to students of all levels. From body posture to blade mechanics, the mystique will be broken down and put into manageable elements that allow performers to really dedicate to the violence of the scene.
Swashbuckling for the Camera
Intermediate/Advanced Singlesword
Instructors
Girard and Karcz
Description
An exploration of the fundamental skills needed to execute swordplay for the camera. Using a camera and playback system, students will be able to use the video medium to see how techniques are practically applied, what works, what doesn’t, and why.
Basics of Film Fighting
Beginner Unarmed
Instructor
Karcz
Description
Learn how to safely portray violence for the camera!
Fighting Hard
Open Unarmed
Instructor
Green
Description
Ever have to fight your own demon-possessed hand? Hone your acting technique to perform a believable one-person fight
Just Slap Me!
Beginner Unarmed
Instructor
Carvey
Description
“Just slap me.” How many times have you heard this? Or perhaps you’ve said it yourself. In this class we will explore all sorts of ways of slapping each other without having to resort to the dreaded “just slap me.” We will explore the added difficulty of having a slap in a thrust or in the round.
Knife Choreography on a Budget
Open Knife
Instructor
Anderson
Description
This is a practical approach to staging a fight with limited resources, focusing on storytelling rather than complex techniques.
Twisterbuckling
Intermediate Singlesword
Instructor
Green
Description
Twister is a game of physical skill where players will often be required to put themselves in unlikely or precarious positions. Twisterbuckling is a game of the same nature, only... with swords. Using a Twister mat and stock Single Sword phrases, this class explores small space usage, how intentions play a huge part in telling a story, and the vital importance of communication.