Training

David has trained, coached, choreographed, and directed hundreds of students and professional actors in Acting, Directing, Stage Combat, Intimacy for the Stage, Auditioning, Theatrical Movement, Commedia dell'arte, Biomechanics, Acrobatics, Juggling, Neutral Mask, and more.

He offers private training options as well as workshop opportunities for larger groups.

Stage Combat Certification

Skills Proficiency Test (SPT) through the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD)

As a Certified Teacher through the SAFD, David offers SPT classes in any of the Society's eight recognized weapons styles:

Unarmed Rapier & Dagger

Broadsword Quarterstaff

Sword & Shield Knife

Small Sword Single Sword

*** If the actor has already completed the SPT and simply needs a renewal, Skills Proficiency renewals (SPR) can also be scheduled.  For information about the SAFD and their testing procedures, feel free to contact David or consult the SAFD website at: www.SAFD.org

Theatrical Movement Workshops

Workshops are also available for beginners or advanced students. All workshops are able to be customized to tailor fit the demands of the group, David offers a variety of workshops in movement styles.  Workshops in each style can vary from one hour sessions to three day intensives. Past classes have included: 

Stage Combat Intimacy for the Stage Consent Practices

Directing Acting Auditioning

Commedia Meyerhold’s Biomechanics Characterization

Neutral Mask Juggling Character Mask

Tumbling Contact Improvisation Acrobatics