You want to get action hero roles, so you’re going to audition. There are two types of audition in today’s industry for a casting director to get a first look at you: a live audition or a taped one. This week, we’ll discuss the difference between a taped audition and a reel, and some tips […]
Today is the 15th anniversary of the film adaptation of Fight Club. How should we celebrate?
Mark your calendars for the biggest upcoming stage combat events in Canada! Paddy Crean Program dates: December 29, 2014 – January 3, 2015 Registration deadline: November 19, 2014 The Banff Centre for the Arts, Banff, Alberta This workshop is an opportunity for master teachers, researchers, and movement artists to get together and share in the […]
Fight scenes are undeniably complex and require a lot of rehearsal. Sword fights involve moving long metal objects at high speed toward another actor and demand sufficient time to ensure both partners are safe and accurate. How much time should a producer or stage manager set aside for these rehearsals? The FDC Standard A Fight […]
The more you learn of different fighting styles from around the world and through history, the more similarities become obvious. Bartitsu and other mixed martial arts function not only because one style will fill a gap that the other leaves, but because many of the core concepts are shared. Today, we’re looking at the important […]
At the Fight Directors Canada annual National Workshop, we are always honoured by the presence of our Maitre d’Armes J.P. Fournier. This year, the Basic Actor-Combatant class were privileged to learn single sword from our living legend. Honour to Him The Nationals this year coincided with the gala to honour J.P. with a Sterling Lifetime […]
Are morris dancers annoying? Does dance include kata and choreographed kung fu fights? Let’s examine some sword dances from around the world for a quick comparison. Machete Dance One of my stage combat students recently introduced me to a traditional Mexican dance in which each dancer wields two machetes. They clang them together, and even […]