Below are listings for all our monthly class offerings. Each item has a corresponding description, further information can be found on either our Shakespeare Class page or Stage Combat pages.




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Broadsword Class (Adult)

Henry V's and Macbeth's preferred method of combat, this weapon is a staple of many regional, New York area and touring theaters. Learn the basics and advanced moves associated with this popular style of fighting. Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight. This course in August 2009 is offered together with Stage Fencing.

$150.00

Broadsword Kids Class (Ages 7-12)

Geared for kids ages 7-12, wooden practice weapons used. Introductory rate discount available on this class. Henry V's and Macbeth's preferred method of combat, this weapon is a staple of many regional, New York area and touring theaters. Learn the basics and advanced moves associated with this popular style of fighting. Wooden practice weapons used. Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
- $200/4 wk course

$200.00

Broadsword Teen Class (Ages 13-17)

Geared for teens ages 13-17 and introductory rate discount available on this class. Henry V's and Macbeth's preferred method of combat, this weapon is a staple of many regional, New York area and touring theaters. Learn the basics and advanced moves associated with this popular style of fighting. Wooden practice weapons used. Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
- $200/4 wk course

$200.00

Class Reservation Option

Use this option when reserving a space in a class. $50 will reserve you a space. Remaining payment due on the day of the first class. Note that this reservation fee is non-refundable.

$50.00

Fencing and Foil Work (Adult)

Learn the "Hamlet" style of sword work in this fencing for the stage class. The quickest and more stylistic of all stage fighting, this class provides the basics and advanced of the age old practice. Note this class teaches fighting for the stage, not sport style fencing. Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
$200/4 wk course

$200.00

Fencing and Foil Work Introductory Rated Class

Introductory class for first time class takers. This option can be chosen for either Teen or Adult classes. Learn the "Hamlet" style of sword work in this fencing for the stage class. The quickest and more stylistically fashioned of all stage fighting, this class provides the basics and advanced of the age old practice. Note this class teaches fighting for the stage, not sport style fencing. Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
- $150/4 wk course

$150.00

Fencing and Foil Work Teen Classes (Ages 13-17)

Geared for Teen Students (Ages 13-17) Learn the "Hamlet" style of sword work in this fencing for the stage class. The quickest and more stylistically fashioned of all stage fighting, this class provides the basics and advanced of the age old practice. Note this class teaches fighting for the stage, not sport style fencing. Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
$200/4 wk course

$200.00

Found Weapons/Improvised Weapons (Adult)

Ever had to fight an actor but had no weapon, this unique class provides instruction in how to stage and sell fights using newspapers. shoes, lamps, blankets and whole host of other uncommon weapons. Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
- $200/4 wk course

$200.00

Found Weapons/Improvised Weapons Introductory Rated Class

This option can be selected to receive the first time class discount for either Teen or Adult class. Ever had to fight an actor but had no weapon, this unique class provides instruction in how to stage and sell fights using newspapers. shoes, lamps, blankets and whole host of other uncommon weapons. - Special Introductory rate for first time class takers - Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
$150/4 wk course

$150.00

Found Weapons/Improvized Weapons (Teen Classes)

Geared toward teen actors (Ages 13-17). Ever had to fight an actor but had no weapon, this unique class provides instruction in how to stage and sell fights using newspapers. shoes, lamps, blankets and whole host of other uncommon weapons. -
Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
$200/4 wk course

$200.00

Hand to Hand/Unarmed Combat Teen Classes

Geared toward students ages 13-17. Slaps, punches, falls, kicks, hair pulls and many others form the basis for the most commonly done stage combat. Learn to properly perform sound effects, basic and advanced fighting moves and most importantly selling them in performance. Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
- $150/4wk course

$150.00

Hand to Hand/Unarmed Stage Comat (Adult/Teen)

Also known as hand to hand combat, slaps, punches, falls, kicks, hair pulls and many others form the basis for the most commonly done stage combat. Learn to properly perform sound effects, basic and advanced fighting moves and most importantly selling them in performance. Introductory rate class for first time takers. Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
-$150/4 WK

$150.00

One on One Shakespeare Instruction

Want to work a monologue but don't have the time for a class? Want to get extra time in? Private one on one instruction is available for the most comprehensive assistance in preparing your audition piece, fleshing out a role your're preparing for or exploring that character/play you've always wanted to.
Schedule flexible per student request, $50 per session. Group rates available if taken in bulk

$50.00

Quarterstaff Class (Adult)

One of the oldest fighting styles, this class provides the basics and advanced concepts of fighting with a simple everyday walking stick. Concepts also covered are spear fighting and cane fighting styles. Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
- $200/4 wk course

$200.00

Quarterstaff Introductory rated class

This option can be used for either the Kids, Teen or Adult introductory discount option. One of the oldest fighting styles, this class provides the basics and advanced concepts of fighting with a simple everyday walking stick. Concepts also covered are spear fighting and cane fighting styles. Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
$150/4 wk course

$150.00

Quarterstaff Kids Class (Ages 7-12)

Geared for students ages 7-12. One of the oldest fighting styles, this class provides the basics and advanced concepts of fighting with a simple everyday walking stick. Concepts also covered are spear fighting and cane fighting styles. Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
- $200/4 wk course

$200.00

Quarterstaff Teen Class (Ages 13-17)

Geared toward students ages (13-17). One of the oldest fighting styles, this class provides the basics and advanced concepts of fighting with a simple everyday walking stick. Concepts also covered are spear fighting and cane fighting styles. Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
- $200/4 wk course

$200.00

Rapier and Dagger Class (Adult)

"Romeo and Juliet" style fights are featured in this class that incorporate both hands and more fluid body movements. Learn basics and advanced moves of this often used and stylistic beautiful fighting style.Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight. For August sessions, this class also includes Single Sword instruction.

$150.00

Rapier and Dagger Teen Class

Geared toward students ages 13-17. "Romeo and Juliet" style fights are featured in this class that incorporate both hands and more fluid body movements. Learn basics and advanced moves of this often used and stylistic beautiful fighting style.Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
- $200/4 wk course

$200.00

Roman Sword and Shield (Kids level) Class (Ages 7-12)

Geared toward students ages 7-12. Learn the gladiator style method of fighting often featured in such shows as "Julius Caesar" and "Antony and Cleopatra". This rarely taught method of stage combat will give you an edge with your special skills and with auditioning for Shakespeare or Renaissance/Medieval shows. A great skills edge with an elegant fighting style. $200/4k course,

$200.00

Roman Sword and Shield - Introductory Rated Class

This option can be selected for the introductory discount on either the kids, teen or adult class. Learn the gladiator style method of fighting often featured in such shows as "Julius Caesar" and "Antony and Cleopatra". This rarely taught method of combat will give you an edge with your special skills and with auditioning for Shakespeare and Renaissance/Medieval shows. Special introductory rate for first time class takers. Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
- $150/4 wk course

$150.00

Roman Sword and Shield Class (Adult)

Learn the gladiator style method of fighting often featured in such shows as "Julius Caesar" and "Antony and Cleopatra". This rarely taught method of stage combat will give you an edge with your special skills and with auditioning for Shakespeare or Renaissance/Medieval shows. A great skills edge with an elegant fighting style. Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
$200/4k course,

$200.00

Roman Sword and Shield Class (Teen)

Geared toward students ages 13-17. Learn the gladiator style method of fighting often featured in such shows as "Julius Caesar" and "Antony and Cleopatra". This rarely taught method of stage combat will give you an edge with your special skills and with auditioning for Shakespeare or Renaissance/Medieval shows. A great skills edge with an elegant fighting style.
Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
$200/4k course,

$200.00

Shakespeare 101 (Adult & Teen)

Introductory Classes - Everything you always wanted to know about acting Shakespeare but were afraid to ask. This class gets the beginner immediately immersed and working in breaking down and selling Shakespeare. Topics covered:

Theater techniques to loosen up and get familiar with the material.

Instruction and practice in breaking down and selling verse and prose dialogue.

Shakespeare scene study. What are these guys saying? Practicing and dissecting short scenes.

Selling Shakespearean Comedy and Tragedy, learn the difference and how to use it to your advantage.

Programs end - students work to preparing monologues that they can use for auditions and further Shakespeare classes.
$200/4 week program, 3 hours/WK.

$200.00

Shakespeare Advanced Scene Study (Adult and Teen)

Comfortable with Shakespeare monologues and ready to move on more challenging fair? Want to work on Shakespearean roles between gigs or hone a role that you've done? Advanced Shakespeare Scene Study works students through simple two to three person scenes into large crowd scenes fleshing out characters with clues provided in the text and selling the story you are presenting. Students work through a variety of exercises and "test" scenes toward finishing the class with two prepared scenes.
4 weeks/3hr per week - $200.

$200.00

Shakespeare Intensives

Cutting to chase and getting down and dirty with the Bard. This 4-5 hour intensive class, takes only a few students at a time to increase work time and works you thoroughly with familiar or new monologues. This class combines the best of our Shakespeare breakdown and comprehension techniques, along with fun activities to get to loosen up and enjoy your piece and most importantly, learning to sell it in a unique way. Walk away with 2 to 3 new or improved on monologues from one session.
4 hour, one day session - $50

$50.00

Shakespeare Monologue Class (Adult and Teen)

Having problems getting choosing what Shakepseare monologue is right for you? Got a great personal Shakespeare monologue but get a cold sweat when you need to present a CONTRASTING monologue? Want to try a monlogue that is against your type? If you have any of these problems, just want to increase you audition selections or discover new and little done pieces, this is class for you. In this 4 week, 2 hour course, students work up to 4 monologues of varying types, fleshing them out, making them interesting and giving you the edge when auditioning. A good and varied Shakespearean workout.

$200.00

Single Sword (Adult)

The baby brother of the rapier styles, this class is a good beginner class prior to taking on those weapons or if you are interested in a more fast paced swashbuckling class. Another staple fighting style of many regional and New York area productions. - Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
$200/4 wk course

$200.00

Single Sword Introductory

This option can be selected to take advantage of the introductory discount for either the teen or adult classes. The baby brother of the broadsword and the rapier styles, this class is a good beginner class prior to taking on those weapons or if you are interested in a more fast paced swashbuckling class. Another staple fighting style of many regional and New York area productions. Special Introductory class for first time class takers. Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
- $150/4 wk course

$150.00

Single Sword Teen Classes

The baby brother of the rapier styles, this class is a good beginner class prior to taking on those weapons or if you are interested in a more fast paced swashbuckling class. Another staple fighting style of many regional and New York area productions. Each class works towards a final short scene incorporating a learned choreographed fight.
- $200/4 wk course

$200.00

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