THE 381 Stage Combat II (Armed)
This course trains the actor to create the illusion of physical violence involving hand-held weapons. The focus is on safe technique, the physical discipline of impulse response, and moment-to-moment playing and reaction. Proper usage of weapons recognized by the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) ----Smallsword, Single-sword, Broadsword, Knife, Quarterstaff, Rapier & Dagger and/or Sword & Shield) will be studied and practiced. At the end of the semester, this course culminates in a public showcase performance of staged weapon-specific fights devised and choreographed by students, who will then undergo a Skills Proficiency Test (SPT) given and adjudicated by a Fight Master recognized by the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). For Theatre Arts majors and minors, and open to non-majors.
Prerequisite
THE 110
Distribution
Undergraduate