THR 3645 - Stage Combat (3)

When Offered: Fall. Odd-numbered years
This course introduces students to techniques of stage violence and combat by actors in theatrical productions. Course work will emphasize safe approaches to weapon and hand-to-hand combat. Other topics include: history and styles of stage combat; best practices for theatrical intimacy; appropriate weapon choices; text and fight analysis; rehearsal discipline; basic fight choreography.
Prerequisite: THR 2625.