Introduction: I currently run the Academy of Staged Combat. I train actors and stunt people to fight and handle weapons in a character specific and historically accurate manner. I Fight Direct Plays and Opera. I stunt Coordinate Films and Television. I fix broken plays (I'm the "Play Doctor") I'm a playwright/screenwriter and researcher, I'm a Technical Director for theatre. I'm a Director and a 2nd Unit Director.
Specialties include:
* Family entertainment and all manner of fight and weapon handling
* Firearms/sword expert in virtually all periods/styles, wire work (everything from Hong Kong style to ZFX), writing, directing, stunt coordinating, and managing both large and small casts/crews
* Excellent safety record, with over 30 years in the industry
* Also very experienced in road shows, technical theatre, design, and engineering
Secondary specialties include:
* Puppetry
* Monster Suit/Character Suit Work
* Edutainment
* Staged Combat Instructor
* Classical Theatre and Acting Coach
Licenses/certificates include:
* Motorcycle
* Scuba
* Firearms
* Emergency Responder (CPR/AED/First Aid)
* Emergency Oxygen Provider
* U.S. Passport