Stage Combat: Unarmed Essentials

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Stage Combat: Unarmed Essentials November 22, 2026 Sunday - 12:00-3:00pm (3 hours) Instructor: Mason Dowd Student Limit: 12 Cost: $125 As an actor, it is essential to have an understanding of the basics of stage combat. Whether you’re working in theatre, opera, film, or TV, there is no doubt you’ll be asked to perform some form of simulated fighting during your career. In this class, learn how to take on slaps, punches, shoves, kicks, grappling, struggles, and much more. Using the techniques we cover, we’ll build them into choreography and tell a story safely, naturally, and expressively. INSTRUCTOR Mason holds the rank of Advanced Actor Combatant with The Society of American Fight Directors and holds recommended passes in all eight weapons. Mason has previously taught stage combat at the University of Houston, Houston Grand Opera, the Texas Intensive Stage Combat Workshop, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, and Pennsylvania Western University. He has also served as Stunt/Fight Coordinator for various films, and worked for many regional theatre productions.