Actor's Flight - Stage Combat with Chris Smith and Maureen Yasko | Midsommer Flight - Flight Deck

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Join the Actor's Flight workshop series for an exciting evening of Stage Combat with Chris Smith and Maureen Yasko, our resident fight directors. In this three-hour workshop, participants will learn the fundamentals of stage combat and explore how choreography can enhance the storytelling in various Shakespearean plots. Safety is of utmost importance, so participants will also learn how to keep themselves and others safe while performing explosive physical stories. This Stage Combat workshop is the first of many workshops offered in this rotation of Actor's Flight, sponsored by Midsommer Flight. Maureen Yasko, a Chicago-based Jeff-Nominated fight director, intimacy director, actor, musician, and teaching artist, will be leading the workshop alongside Chris Smith. Maureen, also known as Moe, is a Certified Teacher with the SAFD and specializes in intimacy training through IDC and TIE. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the workshop. Chris Smith, a Jeff-Nominated fight director, actor, and swordmaker, is a Founding Ensemble Member of Midsommer Flight and the company's Resident Fight Director. The Stage Combat workshop will require movement, so participants are advised to wear comfortable clothes that allow freedom of movement. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from two accomplished professionals in the field of stage combat. Join us at Midsommer Flight - Flight Deck on January 15, 2024, for an unforgettable evening of learning and exploration. Tickets are available for $25 - $50. Book your spot now and embark on a thrilling journey into the world of stage combat with Chris Smith and Maureen Yasko at Actor's Flight.