Octoberfist: A Stage Combat Gala

Was a Huge Success!!! 

Presented by

Gravity and Momentum LLC,

“Gravity and Momentum, Behind Everything You Do”

&

MACE,

“Movement and Combat Education”

October 17th, 2011

7 pm-midnight. Demonstrations started at 8 pm

Stage773 1225 W. Belmont

South Theater

Attire: “Audition Best” a.ka. Business Casual

This event celebrated what makes the Chicago stage fighting community second to none!

ActorsFound information on who is hiring, where to get and continue training for fighting on stage and in film, and network!

Stage ManagersSaw and demoed the latest products and learned about the new Stage Management Intensive for stage combat!

Costumers - Experienced the newest stage blood that will wash out of everything with just hot water!

Directors, Producers, Theater CompaniesMet Chicago’s best Fight Directors and Teachers, discovered the most talented actor-combatants, sampled the latest tools that save on their budgets and productions, and promoted their season/shows!

All tickets included Free food, drinks (beer and wine for guests 21+), and entertainment.

Who was there?

Over 80 actors, directors, theater and movement professionals! 

Gravity and Momentum LLC – Stage Blood, Choreography, Teaching, Consulting

M.A.C.E. – Intensive movement training workshops for stage and screen.

Rogue Steel - The best stage weapons in aluminum and steel in the industry.

Babes With Blades – The only all female theater company devoted to stage combat.

R&D Choreography – One of Chicago’s top choreography companies with 200+ credits under their belt.

Asylum Stunts – One of Chicago’s top stunt teams that provides regular training and workouts.

The International Stunt School – The largest and most complete stunt training intensive in the country.

Hall Associates Flying Effects- The best flying effects company in the Midwest!

Moulinet – Chicago’s very own stage combat magazine keeping the community in the loop about fight shows and events.

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