Saturday, June 29

Theatrical Sword Fighting Basics

This workshop introduces students to the fundamentals of theatrical sword fighting. Experience the basic footwork, stances, cuts and more!

By Meisner/Chekhov Integrated Training Studio

Date and time

Saturday, June 29 · 10am - 1pm PDT

Location

TranscenDANCE Studio

5700 El Cajon Boulevard San Diego, CA 92115

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About this event

3 hours

Description: This interactive workshop will introduce students to the fundamentals of theatrical sword fighting. Experience the basic footwork, stances, cuts, thrusts, parries, and avoidances in a safe and playful manner.

Facilitator: Randi McKenzie

Facilitator Bio:

Randi McKenzie, Emerita Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at San Diego State University, has been a teacher, coach and student of fencing over the course of 5 decades. Ranked as high as second in the nation in women’s Sabre fencing, she has competed in all three weapons and has trained with the Society of American Fight Directors and Humble Warriors. For four seasons, she was the first sword fighting instructor in the Old Globe/USD MFA program. Currently she volunteers at SDSU teaching an array of aspiring students.

Organized by

Meisner/Chekhov Integrated Training Studio

The Meisner-Chekhov Integrated Training Studio has been providing professional actor training to San Diegans since 2013. Founded by master teachers Liz Shipman and Lisa Berger, both established theatre educators and practitioners, this studio is dedicated to training students to succeed as performers and teachers. The studio offers a certificate program that combines the Meisner and Chekhov techniques in a unique and innovative way, ensuring graduates have a full box of tools to help them jump start their careers.

To encourage all the aspects of the actor's craft, MCIT Student will be branching out starting this year and offering more workshops and classes beyond our technique classes. Stay tuned for great one-time events and class series from this small but might studio!