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  • 1.  swords

    Posted 01-09-2023 17:03

    Hello!

    I need some help... sword fight... I need to purchase 2 swords but, of course, they can't be too real/dangerous and if I buy wooden swords (and then spray paint them) they will not do the clink clink sound. Any suggestions?
    Obrigada!

    Marta



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    Marta Carvalho
    Drama Director
    Carlucci American International School of Lisbon, Portugal
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  • 2.  RE: swords

    Posted 01-10-2023 05:12
    Try local colleges but be careful. You need  specially tempered swords for stage combat or metal slivers can fly and swords could break. Foils from fencing work well if there is a local school. If there is a local certified stage combat specialist call them. That is how we found ours for Treasure Island. He taught us proper technique. And he choreographed fights and borrowed weapons for us from local colleges.





  • 3.  RE: swords

    Posted 01-10-2023 09:47
    Rent actual stage combat swords from your local stage combat place. Get the training you need to care for and handle them. Use the three lock system, a chain of command, and always do a fight call. Teach your students to respect and care for the weaponry and you will be ok.

    Cheap swords or wood can snap, splinter, and become more of a safety issue than just using the appropriate equipment. Be Safe.

    Dr. Julian Lazarus 
    Wootton HS

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    Julian Lazarus
    Dr.
    Thomas S. Wootton High School
    MD
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  • 4.  RE: swords

    Posted 01-10-2023 09:48
    What period do they have to be, or what's the play?

    Do you have, or will you get, a fight choreographer?

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    George F. Ledo
    Set designer
    www.setdesignandtech.wordpress.com
    www.georgefledo.net
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  • 5.  RE: swords

    Posted 01-10-2023 09:48
    What period do they have to be, or what's the play?

    Do you have, or will you get, a fight choreographer?

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    George F. Ledo
    Set designer
    www.setdesignandtech.wordpress.com
    www.georgefledo.net
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  • 6.  RE: swords

    Posted 01-10-2023 13:28
    Hi George.
    Victorian England style sword... I have already choreographed the fight. It's somewhat comedic, if that helps. 
    Thanks!

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    Marta Carvalho
    Drama Director
    Carlucci American International School of Lisbon, Portugal
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  • 7.  RE: swords

    Posted 01-10-2023 13:48
    Edited by George Ledo 01-10-2023 13:48
    Good advice above: try to find a theatrical arms supplier or possibly a college with a fencing program.

    Above all, be careful. Don't let the students "go method."

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    George F. Ledo
    Set designer
    www.setdesignandtech.wordpress.com
    www.georgefledo.net
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  • 8.  RE: swords

    Posted 01-11-2023 09:39
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    And while you're not letting your students "go method" with their sword fight (good advice George! - LOL), here's a Stage Combat Agreement you're welcome to tweak to give to your students, or anyone else involved.

    Break a leg!  (Not in a "method" way!)

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  • 9.  RE: swords

    Posted 01-11-2023 09:38
    This company specializes in swords  and weapons for the stage, especially educational theatre. They both sell and rent.
    Weapons of Choice
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    Weapons of Choice
    Since 1990 Weapons of Choice has provided scary items specifically designed for STAGE USE. You've seen our fight worthy and costume props on the big and little screen, but my focus was always on the needs of live theater, so the stock was built with my most important client in mind - you.
    View this on Weaponsofchoice >


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    Billy Houck
    Theatre Teacher, Retired
    Northern Rep to the California Thespian State Board
    Carmichael, CA
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  • 10.  RE: swords

    Posted 01-12-2023 18:08
    I highly recommend Richard/Weapons of Choice. He is in my community, and currently my fight choreographer/armorer for Oklahoma.  He is wonderful to work with.

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    Director of Theatre Arts • Chair, Visual & Performing Arts
    Past President, CA Educational Theatre Association
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  • 11.  RE: swords

    Posted 01-11-2023 09:38
    I rent from Preferred Arms at the recommendation of our fight choreographer. They are super helpful and know their stuff. Highly recommend! I'm sure there are other great suppliers too.

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    Lindsay Hearn Brustein
    St. Stephen's Episcopal School
    Austin TX
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  • 12.  RE: swords

    Posted 01-11-2023 09:52
    Hi Marta,

    I echo Weapons of Choice Theatrical. https://weaponsofchoice.com/weapons/ I have rented from them and purchased swords from them for literally decades. Good, high quality equipment for any need. They're also easy to work with.

    I would avoid the fencing clubs. They will not have the right type of swords for your purpose.

    Regards,

    Bob

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    Robert Smith
    VA Co-Chapter Director
    Virginia Thespians
    VA
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