Class at Magenta Teaches How to Fight Right

A sword fight scene from Magenta's "Romeo and Juliet"

Put ‘Em Down, Take ‘Em Out: Close Quarters Violence for the 21st Century Theatre

Teacher: David Gregory Bareford

According to the promotional copy, "This extended 10-hour stage combat seminar gives actors the skills to perform brutal, high-stakes struggles at close quarters, especially for audiences in close proximity to the action. We will be modeling characters with and without martial training in desperate fights for their lives using unarmed strikes, grappling, and small weapons. No prior theatrical fight experience is necessary, but a background of stage combat may allow individual students to cover more techniques.

"This is not your standard unarmed class! Mastery of concepts is emphasized rather than blitzing through a grab bag of techniques. We will also explore the character psychology of approaching a fight with a plan, working that plan, interrupting or shutting down the opponent’s plan, and adapting to the rapidly shifting tides of a combative engagement. Students will learn and rehearse up to speed a vicious one-on-one struggle, and will get video copies of their final fight performance."

The stage combat workshop will begin at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 and run Mondays through Oct. 6 at Magenta Theater, 606 Main St., Vancouver. The class costs $95 and is open to ages 16 and older.

Sept. 8, 15, 22, Oct 6
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost $95

Learn more at: http://www.columbian.com/news/2014/aug/30/stage-combat-instructor-aims-to-give-performances/

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AUDITIONS and CLASSES: Serendipity Theater Offers Stage Combat, Acting and Variety Show

AUDITIONS  

Serendipity Players is holding auditions for storytellers, comedians, and other entertainers for our first annual “May Commotion to Celebrate Spring!” scheduled to open May 17 for a one night only show.
Storytellers and comedians should have a prepared piece, no longer than two minutes in length.

Rehearsals will be held on weekends.

Dates/Times:

Thursday 4/25/13 @ 6:30 PM
Vancouver Community Library – Skamania Room
901 C Street
Vancouver, WA 98660

Sunday 4/27/13 @ 6:30 PM
Serendipity Playhouse
500 Washington ST
Vancouver, WA 98660

This is a volunteer, non-equity production. There should be a small stipend to
cover some expenses.

If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to
serendipityplayers@yahoo.com or call Tony at 971-563-3661

Serendipity Players is committed to diversity in all areas of theater production, and the Playhouse is wheelchair accessible on stage and off.

CLASSES

Brian Reed

STAGE COMBAT! 
Actors, swordsman, class clowns! Come learn some basics of how to perform hand to hand combat and dueling techniques for the stage. Have you ever wanted to drag some one across the room by their hair? Or look like a Musketeer? Come learn how to do that safely and make it look good for an audience.

This class, instructed by Brian Reed, will teach short choreography for both styles and safety, and how to read written choreography. Class instructor will be Brian Reed, an actor, stage combatant, and fight choreographer with thirty years of experience. Wear clothes for movement. Class recommended for ages thirteen and up. $35.00 for the class.

April 27, 2013
10 AM – 1 PM
Serendipity Playhouse
500 Washington Street, Vancouver


BEGINNING ACTING CLASS

Tony Broom (left) in "Angel Street"

Step into the spotlight! Have friends told you that you should be on stage or TV? If you’ve always been a ham and wanted to take it to the stage, here’s your chance. Have fun and get comfortable performing in front of an audience, and more confident with public speaking. Acting basics, including physical choices and constructing characters will be taught in an active learning approach. Final class will be a performance for family and friends. Instructor: Tony Broom, Artistic Director for Serendipity Players.

8 Weeks plus Student Performance; begins April 20, $150.

If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to
serendipityplayers@yahoo.com or call Tony at 971-563-3661 

You may also register online at the Serendipity website.

Two Classes Announced by Serendipity Playhouse

TWO NEW CLASSES are being offered at Serendipity Playhouse. They are:

STAGE COMBAT Instructor: Brian Reed.
For actors, swordsman, class clowns. Come learn some basics of how to perform hand to hand combat and dueling techniques for the stage. Have you ever wanted to drag someone across the room by their hair? Or look like a Musketeer? Come learn how to do that safely and make it look good for an audience.

This class will teach short choreography for both style and safety, and teach how to read written choreography. The class instructor is an actor, stage combatant, and fight choreographer with thirty years of experience. Wear clothes for movement. Class recommended for ages thirteen and up. $35.00 for the class.

April 27, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Serendipity Playhouse, 500 Washington Street, Vancouver, Wash.

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BEGINNING ACTING CLASS Instructor: Tony Broom, Artistic Director for Serendipity Players.

8 Weeks, plus Student Performance, begins April 20 – $150

Step into the spotlight! Have friends told you that you should be on stage or TV? If you’ve always been a ham and wanted to take it to the stage, here’s your chance. Have fun and get comfortable performing in front of an audience, and more confident with public speaking. Acting basics, including physical choices and constructing characters will be taught in an active learning approach. Final class will be a performance for family and friends.

More info and register at: www.serendipityplayers.org/auditions-classes/