CA State Thespian Festival 2026

CA State Thespian Festival 2026

Welcome to the CA State Thespian Festival 2026

2:00pm PDT

Stage Combat Fundamentals

Saturday March 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT

Limited Capacity full

Students will learn, through participation in active choreography, a fundamental understanding of the core skills necessary to perform stage combat safely and effectively. By the end of the session, students should be able to recognize safety principles and apply them while creating dynamic stage fights in future productions.

Teaching Artists

Ian Roettger

Ian Roettger is a professional combat choreographer based in Los Angeles, known for his work in film, television, and stage productions. He is recognized for his expertise in creating realistic and safe fight sequences, often using prop weapons to bring scenes to life

Saturday March 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Rembrandt 104

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

3:30pm PDT

Stage Combat Choreography

Saturday March 14, 2026 3:30pm - 4:45pm PDT

Limited Capacity filling up

In a mock rehearsal setting, students will learn how to work with a fight director to create a dynamic and story driven stage fight while maintaining necessary safety principles.

(previous stage combat experience preferred)

Teaching Artists

Ian Roettger

Ian Roettger is a professional combat choreographer based in Los Angeles, known for his work in film, television, and stage productions. He is recognized for his expertise in creating realistic and safe fight sequences, often using prop weapons to bring scenes to life

Saturday March 14, 2026 3:30pm - 4:45pm PDT
Rembrandt 104

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

10:00am PDT

Stage Combat Fundamentals

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Limited Capacity filling up

Students will learn, through participation in active choreography, a fundamental understanding of the core skills necessary to perform stage combat safely and effectively. By the end of the session, students should be able to recognize safety principles and apply them while creating dynamic stage fights in future productions.

Teaching Artists

Ian Roettger

Ian Roettger is a professional combat choreographer based in Los Angeles, known for his work in film, television, and stage productions. He is recognized for his expertise in creating realistic and safe fight sequences, often using prop weapons to bring scenes to life

Sunday March 15, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Rembrandt 104

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

1:15pm PDT

Stage Combat Choreography

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT

Limited Capacity filling up

In a mock rehearsal setting, students will learn how to work with a fight director to create a dynamic and story driven stage fight while maintaining necessary safety principles.

(previous stage combat experience preferred)

Teaching Artists

Ian Roettger

Ian Roettger is a professional combat choreographer based in Los Angeles, known for his work in film, television, and stage productions. He is recognized for his expertise in creating realistic and safe fight sequences, often using prop weapons to bring scenes to life

Sunday March 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm PDT
Rembrandt 104

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance

2:45pm PDT

Stage Combat Fundamentals

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT

Limited Capacity filling up

Students will learn, through participation in active choreography, a fundamental understanding of the core skills necessary to perform stage combat safely and effectively. By the end of the session, students should be able to recognize safety principles and apply them while creating dynamic stage fights in future productions.

Teaching Artists

Ian Roettger

Ian Roettger is a professional combat choreographer based in Los Angeles, known for his work in film, television, and stage productions. He is recognized for his expertise in creating realistic and safe fight sequences, often using prop weapons to bring scenes to life

Sunday March 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm PDT
Rembrandt 104

Workshop, Physical Performance/ Dance