[NEohioPAL] Stage Combat considerations

[John via NEohioPAL]

As a Fight Director one of my frustrations is when directors don't give 
ample consideration to the time needed to create safe choreography and 
training for the actors. Fight choreography is dance and sports training 
rolled into one. Injuries happen when the choreography is rushed and the 
actors have not developed the new muscle memories. Often I get calls to 
come do fight choreography the week before tech rehearsals. This is a 
completely unsafe situation which shows no regard for the actors safety. 
Live theater is very different from film stunt work, where injuries are 
far more common. In live theater we want repeatable performances 
sometimes for weeks or months. In community theater it might only be for 
a weekend. This said, actors must be physically and emotionally prepared 
to perform the work early in the process so they do not have adrenaline 
as a factor when performing potentially dangerous movements. Just 
something to consider when planning your next project.

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