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"Mark Bedell is
a true theater artist with a solid understanding of how to create
realistic fights on stage that are terrifying to watch,
but always in control, so that the audience never feels that
actors are in danger of being harmed. He is patient, and he
complies
with all of a director's choices, only offering advice to the
director when he feels that the advice will make the play come to
life more.
My students love him, and always look forward to his arrival on
the set."
Kevin O'Leary
Drama Coordinator
Morse High School
Bath, Maine
Artistic Director
Lanyard Theatre Company
Bath, Maine
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NEW NEWS for MASC! Fight Director Mark Bedell was an
actor for many years, 1971 to 2006 to be (fairly)
exact. Since 2006 he has been Directing,
Fight-Directing, Technical Directing, Writing, Producing,
Stunt, Effects and Weapons Coordinating all over the
country, but he has been a "retired actor".
Well this summer, Mark is coming out of acting retirement
for a new WILD WEST STUNT SHOW that he has been commissioned
to Write, Direct and co-star in. The Show will take
place at PINE RIVER STABLES in Pine River, Minnesota.
This will effect summer classes in both Maine and
Missouri... they probably won't happen... though we're
looking for a replacement for Mark at his Maine
classes. Stay tuned as things are developing by the
moment around here. Pictured Right:
(left to right)
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AS FEATURED ON
THE T.V. PROGRAM: Video
of our Broadsword Primer here! |
The Public Theatre in Lewiston is starting up a very exciting theatre "Conservatory" of sorts and has asked Mark to be their Staged Combat Instructor. Due to his duties with the WILD WEST SHOW, he cannot do it; but we've recommended and old friend of Mark's, Angela Bonacasa as a replacement. Angela Fight Directed Mark back in 1999 in a workshop production of the Macbeth-Macduff fight scene that he has never forgotten. It was the first time he ever played Macbeth and all subsequent times have been compared to that one. The summer workshops in Action Film-Making, Advanced Staged Combat and Master Classes are all cancelled... sorry folks.
Mark was booked in Maine for July and August of 2010 for
his 5th Staged Combat Workshop for Heartwood Theater.
Mark has made recommendations for a replacement but no decisions
have been made yet. |
Video of the 1st ever MISSOURI ACADEMY OF STAGED COMBAT class You
can save time browsing these video links by going directly
to the source... click here. |
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TheHunted.tv
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MASC Action Film-making Week:
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MASC related Videos More to Come: |
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| PORTopera:
Romeo et Juliette (rehearsal)
Ned
Donovan PIRATES
OF FRAMINGHAM PSA MASC Macbeth (workshop version) MASC Princess Bride (Workshop) MASC Romeo & Juliet (Workshop) MASC A Good Man is Hard to Find (Workshop) MASC Buy Something or get out! (Workshop) MASC
Rapier & Dagger Workshop at Heartwood Theater |
University
of Southern Maine Classes:
Basic
Staged Combat
MISSOURI ACADEMY OF STAGED COMBAT |
Falmouth
High School
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MISSOURI
ACADEMY OF STAGED COMBAT STORE!
For
students and fans of
MASC
Proudly
display to all your Staged Combat
Training
MAINE
ACADEMY OF STAGED COMBAT STORE!
For
students and fans of
MASC
Proudly
display to all your Staged Combat
Training
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