THET 279 Intermediate Stage Combat: Quarterstaff

This physically intense course is intended for students who seek advanced actor training in quarterstaff combat for the stage. Students must demonstrate safe partnering techniques and strong acting choices while fighting with quarterstaffs onstage. Topics covered include acting the fight, scene selections from film and literature, quarterstaff techniques, critiquing choreography, and voice in violence. Students will have the option of performing a Skills Proficiency Test in Quarterstaff for a Fight Master with the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). If students pass the Skills Proficiency Test, they receive a certificate of proficiency in Quarterstaff from the SAFD.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

THET 177

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define and demonstrate stage combat terminology.
   
2. 2. Demonstrate ability to work well with partners through eye contact, targeting, and physical and vocal
   cues.
3. 3. Perform quarterstaff combat safely while creating the illusion of danger for an audience.
   
4. 4. Create a character’s physical life to portray while fighting.
   
5. 5. Demonstrate fight, acting, and partnering skills in class performances.
6. 6. Perform in a culminating Skills Proficiency Test in Quarterstaff for the Society of American Fight
   Directors.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Define and demonstrate stage combat terminology.
   
2. 2. Demonstrate ability to work well with partners through eye contact, targeting, and physical and vocal
   cues.
3. 3. Perform quarterstaff combat safely while creating the illusion of danger for an audience.
   
4. 4. Create a character’s physical life to portray while fighting.
   
5. 5. Demonstrate fight, acting, and partnering skills in class performances.
6. 6. Perform in a culminating Skills Proficiency Test in Quarterstaff for the Society of American Fight
   Directors.