Prairie Rose Regional Stage Combat Workshop

The Prairie Rose regional stage combat workshop at DMACC

October 12 & 13, 2024

DMACC Ankeny Theatre at the Simon Estes School of Fine Arts

Building 5, Black Box Theatre and Conference Center

DMACC Ankeny Theatre is proud to present the first annual Prairie Rose regional stage combat workshop. Expert stage combat instructors from around the nation will be brought to our campus to provide workshops on safety-oriented techniques for violent storytelling. Workshops in all 8 SAFD weapon disciplines for all skill levels will be offered, and seasoned actor-combatants may complete up to 2 Skill Proficiency Renewals adjudicated by Iowa’s very own Fight Master, Brian Byrnes.

Who is this for?

This workshop is perfect for current and aspiring actors, directors, stage managers, and fight directors. Whether you are picking up a sword or throwing a punch for the first time or the thousandth time, we all have something to learn from one another.

How much will it cost?

Estimated cost, pending donor support, is $300 per attendee. A 10% reduction in tuition will be offered for SAFD members in good standing. A Buddy discount of 15% will be offered for people registering together.

How will I get there, and where will I stay?

Ankeny is located just off I-35. The DMACC Ankeny Campus is at the intersection of Highway 69 and Oralabor Road. Des Moines International Airport is 18 miles from the DMACC campus, a roughly 30 minute drive. Hotels can be found in Ankeny, Des Moines, and other nearby towns.

What will we do?

We will learn to fight on stage and screen! Three classes will be offered at each session, so there will be plenty of options. Class descriptions will be posted here as decisions are finalized.

Schedule

Saturday             

7:30-8:15            Registration

8:15-8:30            Morning Announcements

8:30-9:00            Warmups

9:10-10:30         Session I                                               SPR I

10:40-12:00       Session II                                             SPR I

12:00-1:30         Lunch                                                    SPR Performances

1:30-2:50            Session III

3:00-4:20            Session IV

4:30-5:50            Session V

6:00-6:15            Evening Announcements

Sunday                

7:30-8:15            Registration

8:15-8:30            Morning Announcements

8:30-9:00            Warmups

9:10-10:30         Session VI                                            SPR II

10:40-12:00       Session VII                                          SPR II

12:00-1:30         Lunch                                                    SPR Performances

1:30-2:50            Session VIII

3:00-4:20            Session IX

4:30-5:50            Session X

6:00-6:15            Evening Announcements

Who is going to teach?

6 instructors at the level of Certified Teacher or above and 6 instructors at the level of Actor-Combatant or Advanced Actor-Combatant will rotate in the roles of primary and supporting instructor. This way, there will always be 2 instructors in each classroom – 1 seasoned and 1 developing their expertise. Instructor profiles will be posted here as decisions are finalized.

Sign me up!

Registration will open March 1, 2024. Send inquiries to Brandon Brockshus at bmbrockshus@dmacc.edu.