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Stage Combat is a specialized technique in theatre designed to create the illusion of physical combat without causing harm to the performers. It is employed in live stage plays as well as operatic and ballet productions. The term is also used informally to describe fight choreography for other production media including film and television. It is a common field of study for actors and dancers and is closely related to the practice of stunts.
History
Aristotle is quoted as noting that "conflict is the essence of drama". Although the physical enactment of combat was not a feature of ancient Greek or Roman theater, traditional dances such as the pyrrachia served a similar purpose, being mimetic representations of combat techniques performed as public entertainment.
European stage combat has an extensive history reaching at least as far back as the Elizabethan era. It is speculated that Richard Tarleton, who was a member of both William Shakespeare's acting company and of the London Masters of Defence weapons guild, was among the first fight directors in the modern sense.
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Hubs had to run to fix computer on Mother/Baby, a priority. I might miss stage combat class. Really upset.
nliedel (Nancy Liedel) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:59:54 -0000
Hubs had to run to fix computer on Mother/Baby, a priority. I might miss stage combat class. Really upset.
I Fucking love stage combat RPG battles, best thing ever.
MerMerYesMer (Michael McClellan) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:45:07 -0000
I Fucking love stage combat RPG battles, best thing ever.
woken up from a good dream to go to stage combat...not a good start to the day
wndergrl07 (Kodi Milde) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:04:25 -0000
woken up from a good dream to go to stage combat...not a good start to the day
so today i think im gonna prep myself for stage and screen combat workshop weekend
guptv (Vishal) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:28:47 -0000
so today i think im gonna prep myself for stage and screen combat workshop weekend
@freiheit The rule of stage combat is that the 'victim' is in charge. Your anvil-dropper needs to get with the program.
arclight (arclight) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:15:48 -0000
@freiheit The rule of stage combat is that the 'victim' is in charge. Your anvil-dropper needs to get with the program.
@mulder_trustno1 Yeah but this is why we rehearse the stage combat parts of the scene.
StrangeMercy (Ellie Wilson) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:46:54 -0000
@mulder_trustno1 Yeah but this is why we rehearse the stage combat parts of the scene.
Artslynx Directory of Fight Direction Resources - Comprehensive online directory of links related to the topic of fight direction and stage combat.
Babes With Blades - Group provides women in Chicago with an opportunity to showcase their training and talent in Stage Combat. Events schedule, contact information.
Blackfriars' Journal - Journal for Stage-Combat and Historical Swordfighting. Including an online mailing list.
Meta Description: [ The On-Line Journal for Stage-Combat and Historical Swordfighting, sponsored by Skirmishers, the California-based theatrical combat performance group. ]
Dashing Blades - Features news, articles, and related resources.
Meta Description: [ Dashing Blades Stage, Film, and Motion Capture Fight Direction and Training ]
Fight Director - Advice on the subject of stage combat to theatre, film, and television professionals. Independent information on weapons, laws, and rules.
Meta Description: [ Fight Director, fight sequence coordination, information and training ]
Forte Stage Combat - Choreographers for sword and hand to hand fights, they also offer stage combat weapon rentals and hold small workshops. Based in Wheaton, Illinois.
Meta Description: [ Your first choice for sword and dagger rental or sales, chain mail armor rental or sales, and stage combat choreography ]
Journal of Theatrical Combatives - Features articles and research publications.
Medieval Weapon Training Manuals - Authoritative books and videos in Medieval Renaissance sword and knife fighting in stage combat.
Meta Description: [ Online catalog of Books and Videos on Martial Arts sword training, Weapon, Sword and Knife Fighting. ]
Palpable Hit Productions - Profile of Anthony De Longis, performer and choreographer of fencing, stage combat and character movement.
Meta Description: [ Palpable Hit Productions, for the best in safe, exciting theatrical swordplay instruction. Our mandate is to teach actors, stuntpeople and sword hobbyists to create exciting and safe swordplay that tells a story. Celebrate the art of the sword with us. ]
Preferred Arms - Provides quality stage combat weapons for theatre and film. Established by Robb Hunter, an experienced fight director and certified teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors. Located in Fairfax, VA.
Richard Ryan - Professional fight director. Includes resume, credits and details on workshops.
SAFD - Society of American Fight Directors - Promotes safety and fostering excellence in the art of directing staged combat/theatrical violence. Includes information on workshops, education and safety programs, news, and contacts.
Meta Description: [ Dedicated to initiating and maintaining standards for quality, safety, and technique as well as providing training and promoting scholarly research. ]
Society of Australian Fight Directors - Includes education, training and choreography resources and networking.
Stage Blades Online - Guide to Stage Fencing and Stage Combat.
The Known World Players - A stage combat troupe in the eastern U.S. Site includes pictures, links, and performance information.
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