Stage Combat: The Studio

Bay State Fencers established The Stage Combat Studio in 2004. The mission of the The Stage Combat Studio is to teach safe and well performed stage violence to actors, directors and performers and to provide a permanent place to expand and hone those skills.

The Stage Combat Studio follows the precepts and teachings of the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). Our Instructors are a group of experienced professional fight choreographers and instructors. In addition to creating exciting, safe fights for stage and film, The Stage Combat Studio offers extensive training for actors who want to add proficiency with weapons and unarmed combat to their skill set or who want to hone their existing skills.

(right) Chris Cardoni and Stacy Eddy perform a Small Sword duel for the Gore Mansion "The Art of Deulling" event in 2004.

The Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD)

The SAFD is a non-profit organization of theatre professionals, academicians, friends and supporters, all of whom share a common interest in the art of stage violence. The SAFD is dedicated to training and improving the quality of stage combat and is committed to the highest standards of safety in the theatrical, film, and television industries. The SAFD has established and maintains high standards of training and education. Qualified SAFD members are granted certification to teach stage combat.

The Stage Combat Studio offers single weapon classes on a rotating basis throughout the season. The SAFD Skills Proficiency Test is offered once per season, usually in the spring. We also offer a variety of other programs and services including Studio Membership and Open Floor time for experienced stage combatants and performers.

 Bay State Fencers - 561 Windsor Street, Suite A 401 . Somerville, MA 02143 . 617-591-0101 . info@baystatefencers.com