The Art of Unarmed Stage Combat

By Robert Najarian | Publisher: Taylor and Francis

About the book

The Art of Unarmed Stage Combat is your guide to the principles and techniques of theatrical violence, combining detailed discussions of the mechanics of stage fighting with the nuances of acting decisions to make fighting styles reflect character and story. Expert Fight Director Robert Najarian offers never-before-published games and exercises that will allow you to develop the skills and concepts for performing violence for stage and screen. This title utilizes a unique system of training techniques that result in stage violence that is both physically engaging for you as a performer, while remaining viscerally engaging for the audience.

Editions of The Art of Unarmed Stage Combat

EBook
ISBN 9781317804895
PDF
ISBN 9781317804901

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The Art of Unarmed Stage Combat is your guide to the principles and techniques of theatrical violence, combining detailed discussions of the mechanics of stage fighting with the nuances of acting decisions to make fighting styles reflect character and story. Expert Fight Director Robert Najarian offers never-before-published games and exercises that will allow you to develop the skills and concepts for performing violence for stage and screen. This title utilizes a unique system of training techniques that result in stage violence that is both physically engaging for you as a performer, while remaining viscerally engaging for the audience.

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What is The Art of Unarmed Stage Combat about?

The Art of Unarmed Stage Combat is your guide to the principles and techniques of theatrical violence, combining detailed discussions of the mechanics of stage fighting with the nuances of acting decisions to make fighting styles reflect character and story. Expert Fight Director Robert Najarian offers never-before-published games and exercises that will allow you to develop the skills and concepts for performing violence for stage and screen. This title utilizes a unique system of training techniques that result in stage violence that is both physically engaging for you as a performer, while remaining viscerally engaging for the audience.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Art of Unarmed Stage Combat?

The Arts > Performing arts > Theatre studies

Where can I read a sample of The Art of Unarmed Stage Combat?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317804895

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Art of Unarmed Stage Combat?

Robert Najarian

Who is the Publisher of the book The Art of Unarmed Stage Combat?

Taylor and Francis

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Art of Unarmed Stage Combat is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317804895) and pdf(ISBN 9781317804901)