FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

If you don't see your question listed below, please contact us for more information!

Are there any age restrictions for the workshop?

At this time, we are not accepting students under the age of 16.  If you are between the ages of 16 and 18, please contact us before registering.

WHAT DOES THE WORKSHOP COST?
WHEN CAN I REGISTER?

Full Price for both days of the 2024 workshop is $350. When registration opens, there will be discounts for Early Registration, and for members of the BIPOC, SAFD, and PennWest theatre communities.  Single day registration will be available.

Room and board options will be available for an additional fee.

What is the Refund Policy?

If you decide to cancel your registration for the Workshop, you will be subject to the following refund policy:

– Cancellations on or before 11:59pm EDT on April 1, 2024 will be entitled to receive a 100% refund

– Cancellations on or before 11:59pm EDT on April 15, 2024 will be entitled to receive a 75% refund

– Cancellations on or after 12:00am EDT May 1, 2024 will be entitled to receive a 50% refund.

– Cancellations on or after 12:00am EDT May 15, 2024 will not be entitled to receive a refund.

If you would like to request a refund, please do so by emailing us at AAFWorkshop@gmail.com

Can I get certified at this workshop?

The SAFD certification process requires more hours than we can provide in a single weekend, but regional workshops are an excellent place to get started on your training journey.

If you're looking for certification classes in your area, contact us and we will be happy to connect you with your nearest SAFD Certified Teacher(s).

Skills Proficiency Renewals may be offered at the workshop on a year-by-year basis, please inquire about availability.

I am new to stage combat.  Are there classes for me at this workshop?

Yes, in every class period we will have classes in a wide range of styles offered at multiple skill levels, with introductory classes available at every period. 

Our classes focus on staged combat training and performance for live and recorded performances, and can offer  useful information for any artist seeking to improve their base of physical movement knowledge, gain skill in portraying scenes of conflict, and promote safety in the performance environment.

What should I bring to classes?

  • Comfortable clothes and movement-ready shoes with non-marking soles.

  • A personal water bottle to refill at on-campus water fountains.

  • A notebook and pencil to take notes, if that's your style.

  • Gloves for sword classes (leather gauntlets or batting gloves are encouraged).

  • Any knee and/or elbow pads you might need during physical activity. 

  • Optional: Your OTC painkiller of choice (ibuprofen, etc.) for the aftereffects of an intense day of training.

How do I know my skill/experience level for each class?

  • Intro and Basic Classes: are friendly to students with no stage combat training or have taken only a few classes or workshops in the style offered

  • Intermediate Classes: designed for students who have taken a SAFD Skills Proficiency Class, or an equivalent long-format class  in that class's weapon style.  

  • Advanced Classes: designed for students with significant experience, and who may already be recognized as a SAFD Advanced Actor/Combatant.  Should have previously passed the SAFD skills test or equivalent training, and also continued your study in the weapon.

  • Open Classes: designed to be accessible to students at any experience level.  These classes are often more likely to explore theories and topics related to stage combat in performance and/or other relevant movement work.