Saturday and Sunday
March 29-30, 2008
at Regent University,
Virginia Beach, VA
Save money by registering before Friday, March 7th!
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Regent University Department of Theatre Arts, is proud to host a Society of American Fight Directors sanctioned Regional Workshop. "The Virginia Beach Bash" will feature nationally and internationally recognized experts in the art and craft of teaching and staging stage combat for the stage and screen. Classes will be taught on the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels and will include instruction in a wide spectrum of styles and weaponry from both Western and Asian cultures.
FEATURING:
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RICHARD CLABAUGH
Director/Screenwriter EYEBORGS (2008) |
DALE GIRARD
Stunt Coordinator
EYEBORGS (2008)
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SAFD SPRs
(Skills Proficiency Renewals)
For SAFD members who would like the opportunity to renew proficiency, SPRs will be available in selected weapons and styles.
This workshop is geared primarily to those who have an interest in historical and cultural martial techniques as adapted for performance and will appeal most to actors, directors, Renaissance Fair actors, and historical event re-enactors.
The Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) has certified all of the instructors at the Fight Master, Fight Director, or Certified Teacher level.
Past classes have included:
- 18th c. Small sword
- Medieval Broadsword
- Double Sword
- Shaolin Staff
- Unarmed Stage Combat
- Basic Knife Fighting Technique
- Laban Action Verbs and Stage Combat
- Firearm Safety (Including semi-auto and black powder weapons for the stage and screen as well as squib detonation.)
- Lessac Energy States and Stage Combat
- Finding the Beats and Acting the Fight
- Ancient Greek Sword and Shield Technique
- Renaissance Rapier and Dagger
- Axe Handle Fights
- Swashbuckling to the Music of Eric Wolfgang Korngold
- Mismatched weapons (rapier vs. broadsword; rapier vs. smallsword, etc.)
- Grappling Techniques
- Quarterstaff
- High Falls
- Whip
- Hong Kong/Asian Style Unarmed
- Shaolin knife fighting techniques
Location:
Regent University
1000 Regent University Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Phone: 757-226-4730
Host:
Regent University Department of
Theatre Arts
Sponsor and Coordinator:
Dr. Michael Kirkland, Chair
Department of Theatre Arts
Regent University
Email: michkir@regent.edu
Phone: 757-226-4730
Assistant Coordinator:
Professor Gregg Lloyd
Theatre Department
Christopher Newport University
Email: glloyd@cnu.edu
Phone: 757-594-8793
Price:
- $250.00 General Registration
- $225.00 Early Registration (ends March 7 )
- $240.00 Union Membership (AEA; SAG; AFTRA; Virginia Commission
for the Arts)
- $220.00 SAFD Membership
- $150.00 One Day Registration
- $140.00 One Day Early Registration (ends March 7 )
- $140.00 One Day Union
- $130.00 One Day SAFD
Registration includes price of BASH T-Shirt.
- 100% refund if withdrawal occurs before March 8, 2008
- 50% refund if withdrawal occurs before March 15, 2008
- No refunds after March 15, 2008
- Group discounts available (10 or more)
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Teaching Staff*
*Staff is subject to change without notice
Interns/Journeyman
The Virginia Beach BASH typically utilizes 4-5 Interns (who assist the instructors) and 2-3 Journey-persons (who assist the interns). Intern positions are restricted to SAFD members at the actor-combatant level or higher. Journey-persons will be chosen on the strength of their experience and recommendations, but we need NOT have yet achieved Actor-Combat status. All Intern and Journeyman applicants should submit a letter of intent, resume, and 2-3 letters of recommendation to Professor Gregg Lloyd at: glloyd@cnu.edu or at: 757.594.8793.
Deadline for Application: February 10, 2008.
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Stage Weapons
Regent University's Theatre Arts Department has modest armory that consists of about a dozen each of the following: rapiers, daggers, broadswords, small swords, and quarterstaffs. These weapons will be made available on a first come first serve basis to registered participants. Participants are encouraged to bring their own personal stage weapons.
Weapons Policy
ALL PERSONAL WEAPONS MUST BE PRESENTED TO THE INSTRUCTOR FOR APPROVAL BEFORE EACH CLASS BEGINS. THE INSTRUCTOR HAS THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY WEAPON HE OR SHE DEEMS UNSAFE. THIS RULE IS NON-NEGOTIABLE.
Please be cognizant of the fact that Campus Security will NOT react positively if theatrical weapons are displayed in public. Be sure to place all stage weapons in carrying cases or bags when moving about campus or from your vehicle to the Communication and Performing Arts Center.
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Skill Levels
A note about skill levels: participants of all skill levels are welcome and classes will designated either "beginning" or "advanced." To help you decide which section is best for you, please consider the following guidelines:
If the following applies to you, you will probably be more comfortable at the Beginner level:
- Have little or no experience
- Have performed fights in a show, but have not taken classes
- Have taken a few classes
- Have taken quite a few classes, but not tested with the SAFD
- Have passed the SAFD Actor/Combatant skills test in 3 weapons, then stopped studying; or allowed your recognition to lapse
- Have not taken a class in the past year
If you the following applies to you, you will probably be more comfortable at the Advanced level:
- Have studied consistently for at least two years
- Have passed the SAFD Actor/Combatant skills test in more than three weapons (or equivalent)
- Have continued your studies following testing
- Have kept your skills and test status current
These are only guidelines, to which there may be exceptions. But for the safety and enjoyment of all participants, we ask that you be realistic in your assessment of your skills. The Workshop reserves the right to make final determination of a student's skill level.
Lodging
There is a very nice hotel on campus, The Founders Inn. It has a 3 star restaurant, a snack bar, a fitness center, an indoor swimming pool.
Contact Lisa Sanders at (757-226-4237) about possible group rates for rooms at the Founders Inn (800-926-4466) and other local motels. Another inexpensive option is the Executive Inn on Military Highway in Virginia Beach (757-420-212; 800-678-6466).
VA Beach and Chesapeake, being a tourist destination, have dozens of motels and hotels to choose from. You will find most of the typical national chains are all represented in the area.
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