JAMIE MACPHERSON
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classes in stage combat

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As a teaching artist, Jamie specializes in teaching stage combat to
young actors. She believes learning the craft of stage fighting can be fun, and extremely beneficial for people of all ages. Whether seeking to gain skills as an actor, or for a fun way to challenge your body, training in stage combat helps develop:
  • Confidence in using your body to tell a story physically
  • Effective partner-collaboration onstage and in the rehearsal process
  • Empathy through eye contact and the active care of one’s partner; an important part of not only being a good performer, but a compassionate human being in general
  • Self-advocacy—learning to be assertive and communicate your needs as an actor, then extending this practice to the real world as well.

Jamie has worked in high schools, summer programming, after school classes and master classes, offering workshops in:
 Rapier & Dagger ★ Broadsword ★ Unarmed ★ Knife ★ Physical Storytelling

Testimonials for Jamie's work as a fight instructor


Take a look at this article published on HowlRound on Jamie's research about staged violence and its impact on young people:
When Young People Fight: Stage Combat in TYA

Snapshots of Jamie in Action

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  • Home
  • About me
    • My Story
    • What's New
  • Teaching
    • My Philosphy
    • Teaching Artistry
  • Directing/Devising
    • Recent Projects
    • Clips
  • Stage Combat
    • Fight Direction
    • Classes for Young Actors
    • Videos
    • Testimonials
  • Intimacy
    • Intimacy Direction
  • Contact