THT 252 - Stage Combat

Fundamental techniques of unarmed and bladed stage combat in which the actor learns to fall, roll, punch, slap, kick, employ basic sword methods and understand the key tools of stage combat choreography.  (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at at least once every two years

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Safely perform unarmed stage combat, including hand slaps and punches.
2. Safely perform armed stage combat, including rapier and dagger.
3. Demonstrate the integration of stage combat skills with acting technique in a performance setting.