University of Kentucky
Stunt Fighting
| Session1 | July 25 - July 30, 2010 |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Tuition | $950 |
| Audition | No Audition Required |
Tuition includes room and meals
Grade entering in Fall 2010
Stunt Fighting Camp/Workshop Details
Program Director: Ed MonaghanStunt Fighting offers an experiential workshop where actors, stunt persons and those interested in becoming action performers are exposed to a repertoire of skills necessary for creating effective combat choreography for theatre, film and television. The emphasis in this workshop is to teach a wide variety of physical skills that can be used to development a story and to learn blocking as related to camera and audience placement. You will learn striking techniques from a variety of martial arts systems, rolls, basic break falls, locks, restraints, and weapons disarms for stage and film. Other components of the class include defining the requirements for talent preproduction training as related to physically challenging rolls, both skill based (martial arts, weapons, etc.) and conditioning. Be ready to work! Please inform us of any limitations which may inhibit the participant's ability to perform physical activity.
* Additional Camp/Workshop InformationStudents check-in between 1 - 2:30pm on the first day of camp. Flights should arrive into Blue Grass Airport* (LEX) on the First Day of camp between 10am and 12:30pm. Flights should depart from Blue Grass Airport* (LEX) on the last day of camp after 5:30pm. Transportation is available to and from Blue Grass Airport* (LEX) for $30 each way. **Flights must be in and out of Blug Grass Airport ONLY** |
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Directors and Faculty
Ed Monaghan
Faculty
Ed Monaghan's study of the Martial Arts encompasses over 35 years of training in a variety of fighting systems. His instruction, based upon an in-depth analysis of different forms of combative movement, is designed to help the performer develop a sense of physical awareness that goes far beyond learning the basics of stage combat taught in most theater programs. This training allows the actor to foster the mind-body connection and creates a broader pallet for the performer to draw upon. Ed holds 7 black belts or equivalent rank and instructor's certification in multiple Martial Arts including Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, Savate, Kung Fu, Qigong, Escrima and Karate. Ed has fought in a variety of categories including Kickboxing, Karate and "No Rules" competitions. As an instructor and pre-production fight trainer he has worked with a variety of actors and celebrities including, Val Kilmer and Chris O'Donnell for "Batman Forever, " John Malkovitch, Randy Quaid, Julie Ann Moore, and Mira Sorvino, among many others. As an actor Ed has appeared in lead roles in several feature length films, as a guest star in several series and held a lead role in a nighttime series, which ran in syndication for two seasons.
Location Information
Nestled in the heart of Kentucky's scenic Bluegrass region, UK was founded in 1865 as a land-grant university. From its beginnings with only 190 students and 10 professors, UK's campus now covers more than 716 acres in Lexington and is home to more than 27,000 students. The Department of Theatre at the University of Kentucky is committed to the artistic and intellectual discovery of theatre seen clearly in its classes, performances, and productions. The Department welcomes students to explore their creative and artistic self through these summer programs while considering UK as a possible home for their college career.
"To create, to think critically, to manage, and to continually experiment and learn these are the core abilities that the College of Fine Arts' majors and programs offer. In this process of making, appreciating, and managing the arts, you will refine your artistic sensibility while developing ethics of work and of craft. Whether you will become an arts professional, connoisseur, or advocate, you will continue to serve the mission of the University by making a vital contribution to the quality of life in the Commonwealth and in other communities. "
- Bob Shay, Dean of the College of Fine Arts
If you have questions or need help registering, please call 888-497-3553
Dates, Directors, and Faculty subject to change without notice. The faculty is comprised of college professors representing their schools and professional industry artists. Images are of USPA programs, but may not represent actual program or location. Photos by Tito Deverya (UCLA TFT), and Lauren di Matteo.
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