Unarmed Stage Combat (471-5-20)

Instructors

Nicolas Pullin

Meeting Info

Wirtz Center SOUTH: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 4:00PM

Overview of class

In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of safely and effectively performing unarmed violence on stage and screen. We will explore some of the most commonly used techniques in contemporary theater and some of the newest innovations in action storytelling for the screen. From falls, slaps, and scratches to throws and martial arts combinations, students will gain self-confidence, spatial awareness, safety techniques, and partnering skills, while expanding their physical story-telling vocabulary.

Class Materials (Required)

Movement attire. $50-75

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration in this course is reserved for students in the MFA Acting Program. Other students may register with instructor consent and a permission number.