This course introduces students to the basic mechanics of physical conflict when performing and instills important safety practices. Exercise work examines the elements that make a fight scene safe, truthful, and interesting. The actor’s individual approach to interpreting fight scenes and their use of body, movement, and style is developed and evaluated. Using proper warm-up techniques and disciplined repetition, students achieve confidence and the ability to take on, direct,or choreograph a role/scene that requires stage conflict or violence. The final exam consists of enacting an original 3- to 5-minute fight scene from a recognized performance piece (such as Romeo & Juliet or West Side Story) that is devised in partnered groups.
There is minimal homework associated with this class.
Min-Max Credit Hours: 1.0-1.0
Wednesday, March 15: Guest Chef Shavit Moshe will feature authentic Israeli Cuisine.
Thursday, March 16: Pizza day
Friday, March 17: Faculty/staff lunch on Red Square (weather permitting)
Friday, March 31: Dinner and a movie night featuring We Feed People with a menu of authentic Spanish cuisine.
Parents/Guardians: Please join the Parent and Guardian Association (PGA) for its final meeting of the school year on Monday, April 17 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the MDA Library Conference Room. Those unable to attend in person may join virtually via Zoom. 
Winter Formal
, pizza
, and lots of fun to be had! We hope to see you there! 
