Fight/Weapons Choreographer

The Fight/Weapons Choreographer should be certified in fight choreography. The Fight/Weapons Choreographer is responsible for teaching the Actors to realize the Director's vision safely. The Fight/Weapons Choreographer should be engaged as early in the production process as possible and be included in production and design meetings.

Duties and Responsibilities

Knives/Guns/Glass

• Use of real weapons is NEVER permissible on stage.
• Real guns (even with parts removed) will NOT be permissible on stage.
• Retractable knives should NOT be used on stage due to safety issues with jamming or not retracting.
• Glass props are not recommended.
• Glass set dressing are appropriate if not handled and/or are secure.

Fire/Pyrotechnics

• Use of fire on stage is not permissible.
• Pyrotechnics will only be permissible if used with appropriate training and handling techniques.

Expectations

• Director and other production team members will communicate with you regularly, including potential concerns about the production and prop needs that may be beyond the theatre’s resources. 
• You will be treated with respect and dignity by all production staff, administration and other volunteers, and we expect the same from you.  
• All concerns and conflicts will be resolved through the Concern Resolution Path (see Production Manual).