Swashbuckling A Step-by-Step Guide to the Art of Stage Combat and Theatrical Swordplay

Name: Swashbuckling A Step-by-Step Guide to the Art of Stage Combat and Theatrical Swordplay
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ISBN: 9780879100919

ISBN-10: 0879100915

ISBN-13: 9780879100919

Edition: 1999 (Revised)

Authors: Richard Lane

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The ultimate guide to stage fighting technique and basic swordplay, this book covers everything an actor must do to give a dynamic and convincing performance as a stage combatant. "[This book] is more than a manual... A necessity! Richard Lane's concepts are vital...'Why' and 'When' are explained and make 'How' easier to understand and execute...Read this, pay heed and you will avoid sin and suffering...I raise my sword on high and salute you, Richard. Well done!" -Oscar F. Kolombatovich, former Fencing Master, Metropolitan Opera, New York, and Executive Secretary, Historical Fencing Society

Book details

List price: $32.99
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Publication date: 8/1/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 346
Size: 8.50" wide x 9.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.804
Language: English

Introduction: Acting While in Action	p. 1
Combat and Theatre
"They Fight"	p. 11
Your Role as Actor-Combatant	p. 25
Getting to Know Your Sword	p. 41
Getting Ready for Swordplay	p. 59
Stage Fighting Technique and Basic Swordplay
Stretching and Warming Up	p. 77
Staging Unarmed Combat	p. 109
Swordfighting Footwork	p. 131
Defensive Rapier Forms	p. 147
Attack Rapier Forms	p. 177
A Solo Rapier Form	p. 199
Swashbuckling with Broadswords	p. 211
The Compleat Swashbuckler
Working with Fight Directors	p. 247
Swashbuckling and A Theatrical Career	p. 259
Appendices
Sample Fight Report Forms	p. 271
Glossary of Stage Combat and Swordfighting Terms	p. 275
Bibliography	p. 287
Further Reading	p. 291
Instructional and Educational Videos	p. 299
Safd Certified Teachers, Colleges, and Others Offering Stage Combat Training	p. 301
The Stage Combat Mailing List	p. 322
Weapons, Props, and Costume Suppliers	p. 323
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