1. Stage Combat Workshop with Zachary Demers & Kiera Publicover

2. Brief History on Stage Combat Since the late Middle Ages, stage combat has been used as a form of entertainment Stage combat choreography began to establish societies and guilds in the 1970’s Today, many theatre companies around the globe practice stage combat It is used in numerous productions, ranging from musical theatre to film Since the late Middle Ages, stage combat has been used as a form of entertainment Stage combat choreography began to establish societies and guilds in the 1970’s Today, many theatre companies around the globe practice stage combat It is used in numerous productions, ranging from musical theatre to film

3. Examples of Stage Combat Short Fight Scene from Play http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2supoV MRn0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2supoV MRn0 Short Fight Scene from Short Film http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_0zf1a59 6Y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_0zf1a59 6Y Short Fight Scene from Play http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2supoV MRn0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2supoV MRn0 Short Fight Scene from Short Film http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_0zf1a59 6Y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_0zf1a59 6Y

4. Important Safety Reminders Never use too much force or speed Respect your partner, and work at an maintainable pace Be aware of your surroundings Be well rehearsed before performances Keep first aid supplies nearby Have fun but always keep safety a top priority Never use too much force or speed Respect your partner, and work at an maintainable pace Be aware of your surroundings Be well rehearsed before performances Keep first aid supplies nearby Have fun but always keep safety a top priority