NOTE: The Atlanta Stage Combat Studio is NOT responsible for any discrepencies in these listings; we try to keep things as accurate as possible, but please always confirm with the program coordinator. Feel free to send submissions for this list to: webmaster@stagecombat.com.

Intermediate/Advanced Smallsword Class
Feat. FM Drew Fracher

Monday, October 25, 2000, 7:30-10:00 p

Location - Rehearsal Hall A, Georgia Shakespeare Festival, Atlanta, GA

Description - This Master Class will focus on the acting of staged violence with the smallsword, and finding that edge between safety . . . and REALLY going for it. Mr. Fracher brings his many years experience as a professional Fight Director, Actor, Director, and Internationally renowned Master Instructor to the task. In order to truly benefit from this workshop, participants must have a solid physical working knowledge of smallsword technique. This is not an introductory seminar.

Fee - $45.00

Participants - Noelle, Armit, Egon, Michael.

Smallsword for Stage

Monday, June 13 - July 12, 2000, 7:00-9:00 p

Description - Michelle Ladd is a Certified Teacher of stage combat with the Society of American Fight Directors and a stunt performer with the United Stuntman's Association. Michelle has been working as a professional performer and choreographer of acting, dance, and stage combat for over 10 years. With 20 years of experience in theatre and movement. She has traveled around North America, Britain, and Asia studying her craft and teaching stage combat and movement. Her work has earned her honors and recognition in stage combat, acting, and dance. Recent credits include fight direction at Drury Lane Theatre in Chicago, Illinois; guest dance performer with Demetrius Klein Dance, Inc.; stunt double work on the television show Legacy; and featured artist for an article in Korea's Theatre magazine. She holds an MFA in Acting from the University of Alabama. We plan to hold a weekend seminar as part of this class June 19 and 20th, with the first class being June 13th. Classes will meet Sunday and Monday nights from 7:00 to 9:00 each week after that.

Fee - $150.00

Participants - Jason Armit, Wm. Michael Gray, Drew Reeves, Egon Smith, Kimberly Yeargin

High Fall Workshop II on beautiful Lake Lanier

Saturday and Sunday, May 22-23, 1999, 10:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M., both days

Description - After the wonderful success of our last High Fall Workshop with Stunt Instructor Jason Kehler, ASCS is doing it again!

Stunt Instructor Jason Kehler and Fight Director Scot Mann will guide participants through an orientation to working with the stunt certified air bag. We'll then begin a series of low level jumps to aquaint participants with five varieties of High Fall techniques. Participants move at their own pace and are professionally coached every step of the way. Video critique allows the participant to observe their technique and make adjustments. Eventually, each participant will be allowed to jump as high as our lift can take them and at the discretion of Mr. Kehler.

A carefully choreographed unarmed sequence will be digitally filmed to allow participants the opportunity to perform for this challenging medium. The sequence takes place on a second story deck, and each participant's High Fall will be spliced into the sequence as they are "thrown" over the railing. It's an exciting, rough and tumble fight!

Bring a video tape so that you can take home a record of your work, both in the exciting combat scene, and in the various High Falls! You can view some of the pictures from our last High Fall Workshop at the following link ASCS Class and Seminar Photos: ASCS Class and Seminar Photos.

There are more linked from the home page. Enjoy! Come participate and try it for yourself while we still have the equipment available.

Fee - $150.00

High Fall Workshop

April 10-11, 1999, 12p-5 pm, both days

Description - ASCS is proud to announce our very first HIGH FALL WORKSHOP, taught by Mr. Jason Kehler, an Instructor with the United Stuntman's Association. Mr. Kehler is a professional actor and stuntman and an extremely talented teacher. I can personally attest to his skill as a high fall artist after witnessing him perform the same high fall over 130 times, without error, in rehearsals and performances of Zorro, The Musical, with Theatre Under the Stars, Houston, TX.

This workshop is structured for the beginner, and involves a progression of skills leading to 30+ ft. high falls (higher at the instructor's discretion) over a two day period. We will be working from a platform lift, and jumping into a stunt certified airbag. We'll be working five hours each day.

Unarmed techniques for the camera will also be a part of this workshop. Bring a video tape so that you may keep a record of your work, both on the airbag and in the choreographed sequences!

Fee - $150.00

Participants - Jason Armit, Marcus Durham, Michael Gray, Allen Hooper

SAFD Actor/Combatant Test

Mon/Tues, Jan 16/17 - Adjudication February 28, 1999, 7:30p

Description - We will be meeting every Sunday and Monday night, 7 to 9 P.M. Adjudication date is February 28th. If you have been through our entire series of classes you may choose to test in all three weapons for Actor Combatant Status. If you have completed any of the classes (Unarmed, Rapier and Dagger, Broadsword) successfully, you may attend to test in the weapon from that class for a Proficiency rating with that weapon.

Well, it has been over a year in the making, but on this date, the first four students (to complete all three weapons) of the Atlanta Stage Combat Studio will test in Rapier & Dagger, Broadsword, and Unarmed for Stage in front of the past President of the Society of American Fight Directors, Fightmaster Drew Fracher. Kimberly Jurgen, Alan Hooper, Brian "Egon" Smith, and Wm. Michael Gray will present scenes for the entertainment of all willing to come and applaud.

Note, this event will start immediately at 7:30pm (because the Fightmaster will have a plane to catch!), so please try to be on time. Also, this portion of the test IS open to the public (yes, it is free) and will last for approximately twenty minutes. Fightmaster Fracher will then test the four participants in private on requisite material.

Participants - Wm. Michael Gray, Allen Hooper, Egon Smith, Kimberly Yeargin

Guest Artist: Combat master Bob Goodwin!

Sunday, Feb 7th: Katana: 10a-2p; Martial Arts: 2:30-5:30p

Description -

Fee - $.00

Double Stick and Single Stick Seminar

Sunday, January 17th: 12p-6p

Description - An all day single and double and single stick workout. We'll examine actual Kali martial arts technique and adapt it to create dazzling theatrical sequences. Fast, furious, and fun! If you've been working with us over the last year, get ready to put all that technique to the test and step up to the next level. If you've never done it before, come on in and join the fun! It doesn't take long to really start flying through exciting sequences!

Fee - $45.00

Fightmaster Dale Girard: Rapier and Dagger on the Edge!

January 9th/10th: 12 Noon-6p

Description - Those of you who joined us last time Fightmaster Girard visited remember well how challenging and enlightening his style is. This time we have Mr. Girard for two days of Rapier and Dagger mayhem guaranteed to push your Rapier and Dagger knowledge to the limits!

Fee - $200.00

Unarmed Combat for Stage

October 18, 10 weeks (2 hours/class): 7-9p

Description - Our fall class offering will be Unarmed Combat for Stage and will be a continuation of the hours necessary for the SAFD Actor Combatant Recognition Test. Punches, kicks, falls, rolls, chokes, hair pulls, neck-breaks, and how to act the techniques and survive month long runs of shows . . . everything we can jam into ten weeks of class! Think of it as a survival course for the stage in a world where there are still directors who say "why don't you just hit them" and teach a contact slap to the neck! (Ask any MD about the validity of THAT as a safe technique) Learn to perform them all with believability and safety whether you're performing a slap in a twelve show run, or a wrestling match in a six month tour! Stage Combat at it's most up close and personal! Choose either Sunday or Monday nights. We will meet for ten sessions for a total of 20 hours.

Fee - $135.00

Fightmaster Drew Fracher: Smallsword Master Class

December 5/6: 12 Noon-6p

Description - Internationally renowned Fightmaster Drew Fracher instructs this master class structured to challenge everyone from the beginner to the advanced. A serious student of classical dueling texts, Mr. Fracher will share his wealth of knowledge, both academic and practical, gleaned from many years as a Stage Combat professional. Learn history on your feet, sword in hand!

Fee - $200.00

Participants - Vikki, Marcus Durham, Wm. Michael Gray, Kimberly Jurgen, Kara Wooten

Broadsword for Stage Showcase Performance

April 6, Monday: 8p

Description - This showcase represents the culmination of a ten week Broadsword class at the Atlanta Stage Combat Studio and provides and opportunity for students to practice what we train for...Performance! Please join us for this short program of exciting scenes. It will be followed by a Question and Answer session.

Participants - Michael Gray, Meredith Greer, Allen Hooper, Brian 'Egon' Smith, Michael Schneider, Kimberly Yergen, John McCarthy, David Coyle, Scot J. Mann

Rapier and Dagger for Stage Workshop

April 26/27 - June 7/8, 1998 7-10p

Description - This workshop provides 21 hours of training in Rapier and Dagger covering the theatrical and historical use of Rapier and Dagger, begins April 26th and 27th. Students may attend on either Sunday or Monday nights from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. for seven weeks. Makeup sessions will be provided for those folks with a one or two night conflict. This class will culminate in a showcase performance scheduled for June 15 at 8pm. Space is limited to six students in each class. The May 17th Unarmed Seminar is included with this class.

Fee - $135.00

Rapier and Dagger for Stage Showcase Performance

June 15, Monday: 8p

Description - This showcase represents the culmination of a seven week Rapier and Dagger class at the Atlanta Stage Combat Studio and provides and opportunity for students to practice what we train for...Performance! Please join us for this short program of exciting scenes. It will be followed by a Question and Answer session.

Participants - Michael Gray, Meredith Greer, Allen Hooper, Brian 'Egon' Smith, Michael Schneider, Kimberly Yergen, John McCarthy, David Coyle, Scot J. Mann

Unarmed Combat Seminar

Sunday, June 21: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (Lunch 12-1)

Description - This will be a five hour seminar concentrating on Unarmed skills for stage and screen. We'll put together combinations of kicks, punches, falls, rolls, slaps, elbows, etc... and perform them all safely and believably. Video tape will be utilized to help you refine your technique. Bring a tape if you would like to have a copy of your work. Let's Rock!

Fee - $35.00

Single Rapier Seminar

Sunday, June 28: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (Lunch 12-1)

Description - This five hour Seminar will cover basic techniques and performance possibilities of Single Rapier work. We'll look at the rapier from a historic perspective and move into the theatrical application needed to satisfy the needs of the character and the audience. From the deadliest of duels to the most theatrical of Swashbuckling, this Seminar promises to be a great time for both the experienced and the true beginner. If you're an old hand, you'll pick up some new tricks! Pick up some steel and join us! This is a great way to be introduced to swordplay in a safe, fun atmosphere!

Fee - $35.00

Acting Action: Anthony De Longis

Sept.10: 7pm-10pm, Sept.11: 7pm-10pm,
Sept 12: 10am-6pm, Sept 13: 10am-2pm, *(3pm-6pm)

Description - The Atlanta Stage Combat Studio is proud to announce the arrival of professional actor, fight director, and weapons trainer Anthony De Longis. Mr. De Longis will be teaching the first phase of his continuing master class "Acting Action". This seminar will cover armed and unarmed weapons techniques for film and television that readily adapt themselves to the stage. Sessions will meet September 10 through the 13th. Mr. De Longis will also be offering a special Whip Seminar Sunday afternoon after the conclusion of the "Acting Action" master class. There will be a small extra fee for this specialty workshop offered only to "Acting Action" attendees.

Anthony De Longis' film and television credits include Roadhouse, Highlander the Series, Masters of the Universe, Sinbad, The November Conspiracy, Expect No Mercy, Cybertracker 2, The Last Chance Detectives, Wild Bill, Far and Away, Circle of Iron, and Jaguar Lives. He is responsible for Catwoman's fabulous whip work in Batman 2, having been the Whip Master and personal coach to Michelle Phiffer. He is a founding member of The Light Horsemen, a mounted cavalry team which performes realistic combat routines with sabres, lances, and bullwhips.

Enrollment has already been in high demand and we will have to keep the class size to 16 students in order to best utilize time and space. If you plan to attend, please be certain to send a deposit and let us know you have done so with a phone call.

The location of this workshop is yet to be determined as we are seeking a facility with more room than our present location. If you happen to have access to a large space or gym and would be interested in co-hosting this event, please give Scot Mann a call at 888-206-1470. Scot is presently in Houston working on a production of Zorro, so David Coyle will be taking over most of the arrangements until Scot's return September 2nd.

Place: Oglethorpe U., home of the Georgia Shakespeare Festival

Fee - $250.00 - 350.00