Fight Choreography

[lighters]

Anyone able to give a few pointers on how to go about basic stage fight choreography? I have a director who is very reluctant to take anything on ("utterly wet and a weed" springs to mind) with directing those scenes so I (as the producer) am trying my best to find out what I can before probably giving up and creating something myself. It's only hand to hand (though someone does get battered to death with a cordless phone) so not too taxing I hope. Any pointers would be appreciated though.

 

Thanks,

 

Lighters.

[JimWebber]

Hmmm,

 

not sure that a director who isn't willing to direct something potentially dangerous, when he doesn't know about it is "Wet" or "Weedy", All stage combat is dangerous.

 

I would suggest bringing in a professional fight master to direct/choreograph the fight scenes.

 

Jim

 

EDIT

 

PS Very curious to know what show you are doing, that involves blood, vomit, and a cordless phone related death??? Not family pantomime I am guessing???

[Guest lightnix]

Have a look here, here and here for previous threads on fight choreography.

 

Jim Webber is right, even unarmed combat on stage can be dangerous if not properly choreographed and your best bet would be to hire a qualified fight arranger (or take a course yourself).

[Dazzler]

You should cetainly try to get a fight director in to do these scenes for you. They will be able to make sure any sequences happen so that your actors will not harm themselves. They will also help you with the risk assessment paperwork that you will need to do.

 

Dazzler

[lighters]

Ho hum. Just as I feared. Sadly not in the time we have and on the budget we have. I suppose we'll have to tone it down to a gentle scuffle...

 

Thanks anyway folks. Have a good New Year.