The Dark Corner Stage Combat Workshop - 2027
Each year multiple Certified Teachers (CTs) from the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) travel to South Carolina for the Upstate's premier stage combat workshop. Training can include Unarmed, Rapier & Dagger, Single Sword, Broadsword, Knife, Quarterstaff, Whip, Kali Sticks, Intimacy & more!
Time & Location
May 15, 2027, 8:00 AM EDT – May 16, 2027, 12:00 PM EDT
USC Upstate Performing Arts Center, 170 Gramling Dr Spartanburg, SC 29303
About the event
Sponsored by the USC Upstate Theatre Department
2-DAY DARK CORNER STAGE COMBAT WORKSHOP
Each year multiple Certified Teachers (CTs) from the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) travel to South Carolina for the Upstate's premier stage combat workshop.
Spanning 2 days with 5 class periods each day, training can include classes in Unarmed, Rapier & Dagger, Single Sword, Broadsword, Knife, Quarterstaff, Whip, Kali Sticks, Intimacy, & more!
MAY 15 - 16
6-DAY SKILLS PROFICIENCY COURSE*
After 30+ hours of training in a specific weapon with an SAFD Certified Teacher, students will complete their Skills Proficiency Test (SPT): a performed fight scene adjudicated by an SAFD Fight Master. If students’ work meets SAFD criteria for safety and dramatic effectiveness, students receive SAFD Proficiency Certificates.
MAY 14 - 19
*The 2-Day Workshop is included in the SPT tuition fee!
Tickets
EARLY-BIRD: Workshop
Sale ends
Apr 16, 2027, 11:59 PM EDT
2-DAY DARK CORNER WORKSHOP
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
EARLY BIRD: 6-Day SPT
Sale ends
Apr 16, 2027, 11:59 PM EDT
Skills Proficiency Course in Rapier & Dagger
$350.00
+$8.75 ticket service fee
GENERAL: Workshop
Sale ends
May 16, 2027, 12:00 PM EDT
2-DAY DARK CORNER WORKSHOP
$150.00
+$3.75 ticket service fee
GENERAL: 6-Day SPT
Sale ends
May 15, 2027, 12:00 PM EDT
Skills Proficiency Course in Rapier & Dagger
$450.00
+$11.25 ticket service fee
Total
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