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Royal Productions Inc

PERFORMER RIDER

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$31.67 - $35/hr

Training in stage combat and horse safety will be provided to ensure all performers can safely execute required stunts. Work Environment * Shows are held in an enclosed arena where chemical fog and ...

Royal Productions Inc

PERFORMER MUSCLE

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$30 - $31.67/hr

Training in stage combat and horse safety will be provided to ensure all performers can safely execute required stunts. Work Environment * Shows are held in an enclosed arena where fog and ...

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Casting Assistant -- Live Events and Entertainment

Austin, TX · On-site

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Stunt and stage-combat performances * Medieval combat shows * Musical princess productions * Historical characters * Educational programs * Sci-fi stage shows * Haunted attractions * Large-scale ...

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Casting Assistant -- Live Events and Entertainment

Austin, TX · On-site

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Stunt and stage-combat performances * Medieval combat shows * Musical princess productions * Historical characters * Educational programs * Sci-fi stage shows * Haunted attractions * Large-scale ...

AGBO

Combat Designer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for stage combat in the United States is $54.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.91 and $75.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Stage combat professionals are responsible for choreographing, teaching, and performing fight sequences that are both safe and visually compelling. Their duties often include collaborating closely with directors and actors to integrate combat elements into the script, attending rehearsals to refine movement, and ensuring all performers understand and maintain safety protocols. They may also be tasked with maintaining and inspecting combat props and weapons. Clear communication and adaptability are key, as fight choreography must often be adjusted to suit each cast and staging environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the stage combat position, and why are they important?

To thrive in stage combat, you should possess strong physical fitness, mastery of combat techniques, and a background in theatre or movement arts, often supported by certification from organizations like the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). Training typically involves the use of prop weapons, stage-safe combat equipment, and adherence to industry safety standards. Excellent communication, teamwork, and adaptability are valued soft skills, enabling effective collaboration with directors, actors, and crew. These abilities ensure that fight scenes are performed safely, convincingly, and in harmony with the overall production.

What is a stage combat?

A Stage Combat job involves choreographing and performing safe, realistic-looking fight scenes for theater, film, and television. Professionals in this field use techniques from martial arts, fencing, and other combat styles to create dynamic action sequences while ensuring actor safety. They may work as fight directors, stunt performers, or trainers, collaborating closely with directors and actors. Proper training and certification from recognized organizations, such as the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD), are often required.

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Adjunct Professor of Theatre and Performance (Stagecraft, Stage Management, Sound Design, Stage Comb

William and Mary

Remote

Part-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Job Requisition:
JR101689 Adjunct Professor of Theatre and Performance (Stagecraft, Stage Management, Sound Design, Stage Combat, Ballet Technique & Open Pool) (Open)
Job Posting Title:
Adjunct Professor of Theatre and Performance (Stagecraft, Stage Management, Sound Design, Stage Combat, Ballet Technique & Open Pool)
Department:
CC00088 WM001 | CAS | Theatre & Performance
Job Family:
Faculty - Adjunct
Worker Sub-Type:
Adjunct (non-benefited)
Job Requisition Primary Location:
Phi Beta Kappa Hall
Primary Job Posting Location:
Posting Location - William & Mary
Job Description Summary:
The Department of Theatre and Performance at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is recruiting a pool of qualified individuals for possible part-time adjunct teaching appointments. For the current academic year, the department anticipates instructional needs in Stagecraft and associated labs, Stage Management, Sound Design, Stage Combat, or Ballet Technique. This pool will remain open to address additional teaching needs that may arise throughout the year.
Within the College of Arts & Sciences, adjunct faculty may be responsible for:
• Teaching assigned undergraduate and/or graduate courses depending on unit need
• Preparing syllabi and course materials
• Delivering instruction and assessing student learning
• Holding office hours
• Fulfilling other instructional duties consistent with departmental needs
Your application will remain active as long as the pool position is available but no more than one year. After one year, if you are still interested, you must reapply to the most current adjunct advertisement.
Job Description:
Required Qualifications:
  • A Master's degree in Theatre or a closely related field, or equivalent experience and qualifications.
  • For Stage Combat Course - Certification in Stage Combat through the Society of American Fight Directors or the equivalent experience and qualifications. (This is requirement is only necessary if you are applying to teach Stage Combat).

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous academic teaching experience.

Conditions of Employment:
  • This position is also not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
  • This is a part-time position restricted to the term to which it is assigned and hired, and is not eligible for benefits.
  • The position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, including occasional evenings, weekends, or overnight work as needed to meet operational requirements.
  • As part-time exempt employees, adjuncts are subject to the limitations of the Virginia Manpower Control Program. Total hours worked may not exceed an average of 29 hours per week over a twelve-month period beginning May 1 each year.
  • Within Arts & Sciences, adjunct instructional workload limits apply. Total adjunct work hours for part-time employment from May 1 through April 30 may not exceed 1,500 hours, generally equating to up to 14 credit hours for fall/spring and up to 6 for summer, not to exceed 18 credit hours for the year.
  • Adjuncts within the College of Arts & Sciences at William & Mary must maintain an in-person presence for the duration of their appointment. Remote teaching opportunities are rare and subject to approval.

Appointments are limited to a specified term and may include the following instructional sessions:
  • Summer Session 1: May 26 - June 26*
  • Summer Session 2: June 29 - July 31* (expected contract effective date: June 25)
  • Summer Session 3: May 26 - July 31*
  • Fall: August 10 - January 9
  • Spring: January 10 - May 24

*Summer Session Terms are subject to vary each year
Applicants must apply online at https://go.wm.edu/VphZB3. All applications must consist of the following materials for full consideration. (Please note: No more than 5 individual documents may be uploaded into the upload field provided. Each individual file must not exceed a size limit of 5MB. If necessary, candidates can compress multiple files into individual zip files for upload):
  • Curriculum vitae;
  • Cover letter;
  • A statement of teaching interests that describes the courses you are qualified and interested in teaching, as well as your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach;
  • A reference page with the contact information (including names, email addresses, and phone numbers) for three references.

Applicants are encouraged to reflect on teaching and mentoring practices that advance academic excellence and success for all learners/scholars in Theatre & Performance in any of the aforementioned required documents.
Candidates who are scheduled for interviews will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.
For full consideration, submit application materials no later than the initial review date June 11, 2026. All required supplemental application materials mentioned above must be clearly identified and included with your application for full consideration. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed and as additional hiring needs arise.
Information on the degree programs in the Department of Theatre and Performance may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/theatre-performance/.
Additional Job Description:
Job Profile:
JP0738 - Adjunct Professor NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99
Qualifications:
Compensation Grade:
S99
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-05-11
Position Restrictions:
Restricted Term
EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal
Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor's ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.

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