Mark Bedell

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