Stage Combat

Catalog description

This course is designed to familiarize students with the theory, history, and practice of theatrical combat, including unarmed (hand to hand combat), quarterstaff (traditional pole weapon made of wood), and rapier (a thin, sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting). Students will learn how to manipulate these weapons (unarmed, rapier and quarterstaff) in a safe and effective way, coordinating these techniques into choreography for the stage. Please note the blade on the rapier is dulled to the Society of American Fight Directors standard. Prerequisite(s): A THR 240 and A THR 339. May not be offered in 2024-2025.