The Stage Combat minor is extensive practice in the art form of theatrical violence. As a result of successfully completing the stage combat minor, students should:

• Earn Skills Proficiency Certifications from the British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat in three weapon skills; and the Society of American Fight Directors in eight weapon skills, preparing them to be recognized as Advanced Actor Combatants in the United States.
• Be able to “Fake-fight” in a safe, realistic, theatrical fashion with (or without) any type of sword, knife, stick or “found object”.
• Be prepared to act as Fight Captain for any theatrical production.
• Understand the differences between fighting for stage and fighting for film, and perform at an advanced level in any medium.
• Enter into any “fight/movement” audition with confidence.

Program Requirements