Introduction to Fight Direction - for Directors & Stage Managers

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 09:30 am UTC-03:00

6 Parkhill Road, Halifax, NS, Canada, Nova Scotia B3P 1R3 | Halifax

Theatre Arts Guild
Publisher/HostTheatre Arts Guild
Introduction to Fight Direction - for Directors & Stage Managers
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TAG Workshop for Directors, Stage Managers and Actors
Introduction to Fight Direction - Instructor: Karen Bassett
Saturday, October 18th, 2025 9:30 am – 12:30 noon (3 hours)
$25 per person (after a 50% subsidy by TAG)
Limited to 12 participants
Adults 18 years old and over only.
A physically illustrated workshop on the role of fight direction, the fight director, and physical techniques that create the illusion of violence on stage. This animated master class introduces learners to the performance of safe, ability aligned, and effective fight choreography for the stage.
Karen Bassett is an Atlantic based theatre maker, passionate advocate and creator in stage violence design. She works with unarmed combat, bladed weapons, and is particularly celebrated for designing found object fights. She holds more than forty production credits in fight direction including multiple shows with Neptune Theatre and other professional regional theatres.
To register email TAG Secretary Esther VanGorder at [email protected]
Register NOW. Payment of the $25 fee will confirm your registration. Details to follow for those who contact Esther.
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6 Parkhill Road, Halifax, NS, Canada, Nova Scotia B3P 1R3

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