fight directing

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Stage Combat

When not acting, I work as a fight director, choreographing and often also performing in sequences of staged violence for theatre or film, mixing my martial arts background with storytelling.

Watchmen fight re-creation (below).

Weapons for stage combat

Having trained in various weapon disciplines for stage combat such as rapier, broadsword, shortsword, and more, it's always a great time when working with weapons... Below is a rehearsal sequence from Shakespeare's Troilus & Cressida.

Troilus Fight

SAFD - Certified

Having studied under certified teachers of the Society of American Fight Directors, I am certified in Rapier & Dagger as an actor-combatant under the SAFD.