Combat Mime

A Non-Violent Approch to Stage Violence

J. D. Martinez

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Year: 1982
• eBook ISBN:
  9780742574120
• Edition: 1

This book outlines in simple terms and illustrations how to safely create the illusions of unarmed stage violence. This book is intended for actors, directors, or stage managers who are new to stage violence, however experienced fight choreographers may find new techniques as well. This work aims to help prevent injuries related to stage fights.

Table of contents

• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• 1. PREPARATORY PARTNER GAMES
• 2. TECHNIQUES AND ILLUSIONS
• 3. CHOREOGRAPHY
• 4. SPECIAL EFFECTS
• 5. FIRST AID