Master Class: Graduate Stage Combat Credits: 2

Catalog description

This course introduces graduate acting students to the foundational techniques of stage combat with a focus on unarmed (hand-to-hand) combat and rapier & dagger. Emphasis is placed on safety, storytelling, physical precision, and partnering. Students will explore how physical conflict reveals character, raises dramatic stakes, and serves the text. The course culminates in a choreographed performance piece demonstrating proficiency in both styles.