October 27 | STAGE COMBAT with Connor Murphy-White
Class Description
In this exciting and safe class, students will learn a few basics of introductory hand to hand stage combat! Unarmed stage combat is typically one of the first theatrical weapon disciplines taught to aspiring fight students and is one of the eight certifiable disciplines taught by The Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). In this class, students will learn to couple punch, knap, fall, and kick, as well as explore safety parameters and in line and offline techniques. Come join us as we learn how to make fighting look real onstage and have some fun while doing it!
When
Monday, October 27
6:00-7:00 PM | Ages 8-12
7:15-8:15 PM | Ages 13+
Where
Lancaster Alliance Church,
210 Pitney Rd, Lancaster
Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is encouraged!
Connor Murphy-White is thrilled to be teaching a stage combat masterclass to the students of Servant Stage. Previously certified with recommendation in four weapons with the Society of American Fight Directors (Unarmed, Quarterstaff, Single Sword, and Sword and Shield), Connor is excited to bring stage combat to students in Lancaster, PA.
She has served as assistant fight captain with various companies, has taught techniques for SAFD skills proficiency tests and renewals for diverse fighters, and is currently serving as the stage combat instructor for Sight & Sound Conservatory and Cavod Theatres.
Ms. Murphy-White has enjoyed a broad and varied performance career in opera and theatre, with highlights including performances with Sight & Sound Theatres, Blue Gate Musicals, Keystone Productions, Birmingham Children’s Theatre, Missoula Children’s Theatre, Opera Birmingham, Russian Opera Workshop, Miami Music Festival, Berlin Opera Academy, Red River Lyric Opera, and Horn in the West.
Website: connormurphywhite.com