Fight Direction - Prepare for Battle

$25.00

$25 Registration

Discounts Available - Please contact us to request

This class is 18 +

Taught by Mason Tyer

For those wishing to transition from performing to directing violence, the path forward may feel overwhelming. Thankfully, there are many ways to take the first steps. Join this lecture and discussion, as we prepare for The Play That Goes Wrong to exemplify some ways we can get ready for the first rehearsal.

Class Level: stage combat and theatre experience required, but not necessarily as a choreographer

Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 @ 5pm to 7:00pm

on ZOOM!

This class will be available to those registered for 7 days after the class is held.

Pay What You Can - Live Class ONLY option
Pay What You Can to attend the class Live via Zoom Sunday night - perfect for if you’re available but need to be more mindful on money!

Mason Tyer is a director, stunt coordinator, and intimacy director based in Minneapolis. He is a Fight Director, Certified Teacher, Theatrical Firearms Safety Instructor, and the Secretary for the Society of American Fight Directors.

An associate member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, Mason has worked with Minnesota Opera, Children's Theatre Company, Duluth Playhouse, Paul Bunyan Playhouse, Journey North Opera Company, GREAT, Open Window Theatre, Theatre in the Round, and numerous high schools, community theatres, and Minnesota film productions.

Mason is a lead teaching artist for Children's Theatre Company and has taught at The Guthrie, CTAM, North Hennepin Community College, and at stage combat specialty workshops across the country. He serves as the assistant coordinator for The Fight Director Training Workshop and the Brawl of America workshop. musesfire.com

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the class, payment, safety, or any other topic, please email Noble@NobleBlades.org or contact us here.

$25 Registration

Discounts Available - Please contact us to request

This class is 18 +

Taught by Mason Tyer

For those wishing to transition from performing to directing violence, the path forward may feel overwhelming. Thankfully, there are many ways to take the first steps. Join this lecture and discussion, as we prepare for The Play That Goes Wrong to exemplify some ways we can get ready for the first rehearsal.

Class Level: stage combat and theatre experience required, but not necessarily as a choreographer

Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 @ 5pm to 7:00pm

on ZOOM!

This class will be available to those registered for 7 days after the class is held.

Pay What You Can - Live Class ONLY option
Pay What You Can to attend the class Live via Zoom Sunday night - perfect for if you’re available but need to be more mindful on money!

Mason Tyer is a director, stunt coordinator, and intimacy director based in Minneapolis. He is a Fight Director, Certified Teacher, Theatrical Firearms Safety Instructor, and the Secretary for the Society of American Fight Directors.

An associate member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, Mason has worked with Minnesota Opera, Children's Theatre Company, Duluth Playhouse, Paul Bunyan Playhouse, Journey North Opera Company, GREAT, Open Window Theatre, Theatre in the Round, and numerous high schools, community theatres, and Minnesota film productions.

Mason is a lead teaching artist for Children's Theatre Company and has taught at The Guthrie, CTAM, North Hennepin Community College, and at stage combat specialty workshops across the country. He serves as the assistant coordinator for The Fight Director Training Workshop and the Brawl of America workshop. musesfire.com

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the class, payment, safety, or any other topic, please email Noble@NobleBlades.org or contact us here.