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Stage your Fight Choreography Like a Pro! Learn how to produce convincing but safe medieval swordplay, bar brawls, knife fights and beyond.
14 chapters of premiere video content—
learn at your own pace.
1.) Intro to Stage Combat | (8:45)
2.) Safety in Stage Combat: Part 1 | (11:43)
3.) Safety in Stage Combat: Part 2 | (25:19)
4.) Physical Conditioning | (11:05)
5.) Basic Combat Techniques | (17:05)
6.) Advanced Combat Techniques | (27:41)
7.) Working with Stage Weapons: Part 1 | (27:41)
8.) Working with Stage Weapons: Part 2 | (14:05)
9.) Choreographing Fight Scenes | (16:07)
10.) Keeping It Fun | (4:04)
11.) Acting the Fight | (14:46)
12.) Fighting Styles in Shows | (38:21)
13.) The Future of Stage Combat | (6:51)
14.) BONUS - More Fighting Styles | (53:36)
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Stage Combat Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated. It Just Has to Work.
If you direct theatre, chances are you’ve faced this: a big fight scene that feels clunky, confusing, or worse—unsafe. You don’t need a Broadway budget or a cast of stunt performers to fix it. You just need a better system.
This class with fight director Mike Catron gives you exactly that. It’s a straightforward, no-fluff guide to building fight scenes that look sharp, tell the story, and keep everyone safe. Mike doesn’t just show you the moves—he shows you how to think about fights as a director. What needs to be clear? What needs to be felt? What actually serves the scene?
You’ll learn how to break down violence into choreography that your actors can actually execute. How to stage slaps, punches, and sword fights without confusion. How to create tension and character through movement. And how to rehearse it all without anyone getting hurt.
This isn’t about turning your show into an action movie. It’s about helping your actors feel confident, your audience stay engaged, and your fight scenes do what they’re supposed to do: move the story forward.
No gimmicks. No overkill. Just clean, confident stage combat that works.
“ Direct better fight scenes. No stunt training required.”
Trailer & SAMPLE CHAPTERS
Stage combat, simplified. Learn from pro stage combat choreographer Mike Catron how to stage fights that are exciting, safe, and story-driven—without overwhelming your cast or your budget.
All About Musical Theatre | Class Trailer
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Sample Chapter Clip | Intro to Musical Theatre
(6:32)
Sample Chapter Clip | Pro Tips & Secrets
(4:30)
What Directors & Students are saying
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Billy Harrigan Tighe is a seasoned Broadway actor with a dynamic career spanning the West End, national tours, and Off-Broadway productions. He made his Broadway debut in Pippin and has starred as Elder Price in the West End production of The Book of Mormon. Tighe’s national tours include leading roles such as J.M. Barrie in Finding Neverland, Fiyero in Wicked, and Jean-Michel in La Cage Aux Folles.
His extensive regional theatre work includes starring roles in Cinderella and Cabaret, among others. Alongside his wife, Kristine Reese, Billy co-directs the City Springs Pre-Professional Conservatory, mentoring the next generation of performers. He is also an accomplished soloist, having performed with symphonies across the U.S. and internationally.
This experience makes him a strong voice in teaching musical theatre and inspiring students through courses like All About Musical Theatre.
Kristine Reese is an accomplished Broadway performer with a rich career both on and off the stage. She has appeared in iconic roles such as Nessarose in Wicked and Catherine in Pippin.
Kristine has also been a part of national tours, including Finding Neverland, Mamma Mia!, and Les Misérables. Alongside her husband, Billy Tighe, she co-directs the City Springs Theatre Conservatory, where they mentor young performers, sharing their real-time audition and performance experience to give students a competitive edge in the ever-evolving theatre industry.
This extensive background allows Kristine to provide invaluable insights into mastering triple-threat training—singing, dancing, and acting—while fostering both personal and professional growth in her students.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTORS
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Stage Combat Choreographer
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Stage Combat Choreographer
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Stage Combat Choreographer
2024-2025
COURSE FAQs
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Enrolling in this class means you will have permanent access to pre-recorded video chapters and lessons.
You can watch these lessons as long as you like, whenever you like, and on any device you own including laptops, tablets and phones.
If any new content is added to the class, such as activities, guides or supplements, you will have access to those as well!
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Yes!
After you complete all of the chapters in a course, you’ll be able to take a short quiz proving your completion and comprehension of the class lessons and principles.
If you score over an 80%, you’ll receive a certificate from Theatre Ave Academy proving your completion of the course.
Theatre Teachers! It’s important to note that every state has different requirements for approval for PD hours. In some states or districts, you can send in your certificate as proof and they’ll award you hours. In others this class must be approved at the state level. Theatre Ave Academy is in the process of getting all of our courses approved in those states.
Please feel free to reach out if you have further questions!
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It’s simple! A ticket to your dreams:)
Yes, so our all-access pass means that for less than $15 a month ($179/annually), you’ll have access to all of our online video courses.
As new courses become available, you’ll have access to those as well. This includes the opportunity to take quizzes and receive certificates for each of the courses as well.
If you remain a member for at least one year, you’ll receive access to other treasures like special merch, videos, and announcements.
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If you purchase a course or an all-access pass and decide you’d like to cancel, please reach out to us within 5 days and we’ll give you a full refund.
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Step behind the curtain and discover what it truly takes to succeed in musical theatre with All About Musical Theatre, the ultimate online course for theatre teachers, makers and students.