Dan O'Driscoll - SAFD Certified Teacher

COLLEGES / UNIVERSITIES:

20+ years experience teaching stage combat (5,000+ hours) and/or choreographing productions (73) @ colleges and universities:

Marymount Manhattan College (2014-present) 43 student productions (including directing and playwriting projects)

Montclair State University (2001-2016) 19 student productions

New York University, Tisch School of the Arts - (2000-2019) 3 student productions

Pace University (2008) 1 student production

SUNY - Nassau Community College (2006-2008, 2013-2016) 3 student productions

SUNY - New Paltz (2007-2009) 3 student productions

CUNY - Hunter College (2022) 1 student production

MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE - 2014 to the present:

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR

Spring 2023 - THTR 314 (Section 2) - Stage Combat - 36 class hours in unarmed technique

Spring, 2019 -THTR 314 (Section 3) - SPECIAL TOPICS IN ACTING: STAGE COMBAT - 30 class hours in unarmed technique

Spring, 2018 -THTR 314 (Section 3) - SPECIAL TOPICS IN ACTING: STAGE COMBAT - 30 class hours in unarmed technique

Three week Summer 2018 Single Sword Intensive Workshop (30 class hours) leading to a SAFD Skills Proficiency Test on 6/21/18 adjudicated by FM/FD/CT Michael G. Chin. Single Sword: 4 basic passes and 2 recommended passes.

Three week Summer 2017 Unarmed Intensive Workshop (30 class hours) leading to a SAFD Skills Proficiency Test on 6/22/17 adjudicated by FM/FD/CT J. David Brimmer. Unarmed Technique: 4 basic passes.

Three week Summer 2016 Unarmed Intensive Workshop (30 class hours) leading to a SAFD Skills Proficiency Test on 6/23/16 adjudicated by FM/FD/CT Michael G. Chin. Unarmed Technique: 6 basic passes and 3 recommended passes.

INSTRUCTOR - Unarmed/Smallsword Workshop (8 Hours) for The Beaux Stratagem - February, 2014.

MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY (NJ) 2001 - 2016:

INSTRUCTOR

Fall Semesters only, totaling 500+ class hours.

THTR 366-01 - Stage Technique: Combat (unarmed and single sword instruction).

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (Tisch School of the Arts - Undergraduate Division):
New Studio on Broadway - Musical Theatre and Acting Summer Program - 2010

INSTRUCTOR : Four week workshop (3 classes per week) introducing fourteen high school students to basic concepts in unarmed stage combat techniques.

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (Tisch School of the Arts - Undergraduate Division):

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR

Fall Semester, 2018 (J. David Brimmer on leave):

H28.0141 - Stage Combat 1 - Introduction to Unarmed Technique (2 sections) /
H28.0142 - Stage Combat 2 - Unarmed Technique leading to SAFD SPT /
H28.0143 - Stage Combat 3 - Broadsword Technique leading to SAFD SPT

SAFD Skills Proficiency Test on 12/13/18 adjudicated by FM/FD Michael G. Chin. 17 NYU students tested - all passed. Unarmed: 4 basic passes and 5 recommended passes. Broadsword: 5 basic passes and 5 recommended passes.

Fall Semester, 2011 (J. David Brimmer on leave):

SAFD Skills Proficiency Test on 12/15/11 adjudicated by FM/FD Michael G. Chin. 22 NYU students tested - all passed. Broadsword: 4 basic passes and 8 recommended passes / Unarmed: 5 basic passes and 5 recommended passes.

Spring Semester, 2006 (J. David Brimmer on leave):

H28.0141 - Stage Combat 1 - Introduction to Unarmed Technique /
H28.0142 - Stage Combat 2 - Unarmed Technique leading to SAFD SPT /
H28.0144 - Stage Combat 4 - Rapier & Dagger Technique leading to SAFD SPT

SAFD Skills Proficiency Test on 5/6/2006 adjudicated by FM/FD Erik Fredricksen. 20 NYU students tested - all passed. Broadsword: 2 basic passes / Unarmed: 8 basic passes and 4 Examiner's Award for Excellence / Rapier & Dagger: 5 basic passes and 3 Examiner's award for Excellence.

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY (Tisch School of the Arts - Undergraduate Division) November 2000 - December 2019:

TEACHING ASSISTANT (to J. David Brimmer):

Fall Semesters totaling 2,000+ hours

Spring Semesters totaling 2,000+ hours

SUNY - NASSAU COMMUNITY COLLEGE - 2006 - 2008, 2013 - 2016:

INSTRUCTOR

Spring Semesters only totaling 250+ class hours.

THTR 119 - Movement for the Stage II (unarmed and single sword instruction).

SUNY - NEW PALTZ:

INSTRUCTOR

Spring 2009.

THTR 393-04 - Intro to Stage Combat (unarmed technique instruction).

NEW YORK CONSERVATORY FOR DRAMATICS ARTS (2015):

INSTRUCTOR

Summer Session 1 (4 weeks) - 2 sections, 36 students total.

Summer Session 2 (4 weeks) 3 sections, 50 students total.

DAN 114 - Technique Track: Stage Combat (unarmed technique for stage and film).

OTHER CLASSES / WORKSHOPS:

ATLANTIC THEATER COMPANY / ATLANTIC ACTING SCHOOL:

FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER

Staging Success (arts education program) - April/May 2014. Staging the violence for WEST SIDE STORY - junior class project @ Brooklyn's Park Slope Collegiate..

HOLMDEL THEATER COMPANY (NJ):

INSTRUCTOR

Unarmed Workshop (3 Hours) - November, 2015.

JUDITH SHAKESPEARE COMPANY:

INSTRUCTOR

Unarmed Workshop (6 Hours) - April & May 2000 / Unarmed Workshop (3 hours) - June 1997 / Broadsword Class (24 hours) - February & March 1996 / Unarmed Workshop (3 hours) - March 1995

JUILLIARD SCHOOL:

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

Unarmed Class (3 Hours) - January/February 1995 (Michael G. Chin substituting for David Leong)

KINGS COUNTY SHAKESPEARE COMPANY:

INSTRUCTOR

Unarmed/Single Rapier Workshop (15 Hours) - May/June 1998.

MARYLAND RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL (Crownsville, MD):

INSTRUCTOR

1 day workshop - Unarmed Technique for the Acting Company - July, 2023.

1 day workshop - Broadsword & Shield / Axe & Shield / 2-handed Axe vs. Broadsword & Shield for the Fight Corps - July, 2018

2 day workshop - Unarmed for the Performance Company / Rapier and companion weapons for the Fight Corps - July, 2017

NEW YORK FIGHT ENSEMBLE / FIGHTS4:

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR

Unarmed (20 Hours) - February, 1995 (Instructor: Ralph Anderson) / Rapier & Dagger (20 hours) - January, 1995 (Instructor: Michael G. Chin) / Broadsword (20 hours) - March & April, 1994 (Instructor: Ralph Anderson)

JOURNEYMAN

Rapier & Dagger (20 Hours) - September & October, 1992 (Instructor: Michael G. Chin).

NEW YORK PERFORMANCE WORKS:

INSTRUCTOR

Beginner Rapier (6 Hours) - February & March 1995 (substituting for Michael McGuinness)

NEW YORK REGIONAL FIGHT WORKSHOP ('SUMMER SLING') sponsored by FIGHTS4:

INSTRUCTOR - Singlesword and Handpuppet! / Three Musketeers Rapier & Dagger - Multiple Opponents - August 2023 @ Brooklyn College.

INSTRUCTOR - Basic Quarterstaff / Basic Sword & Shield / 3 Musketeers: Intermediate Rapier and Dagger - August 2022 @ Brooklyn College.

INSTRUCTOR - Rapier & Handpuppet! / 3 Musketeers R&D: 2 on 1 - August 2021 @ Soho Innovative Studios

INSTRUCTOR - Comic Swordplay: Rapier and Hand Puppet! / Three Musketeers Rapier & Dagger - Multiple Attackers / Basic Single Sword - August 2019 @ Brooklyn College.

INSTRUCTOR - Intermediate Quarterstaff / Shakespeare Street Brawl - Othello (rapier & companion weapons) / Basic Sword & Shield / Intermediate Sword & Shield / Musketeers Rapier & Dagger / Basic Single Sword - August 2018 @ Brooklyn College.

INSTRUCTOR - Basic Quarterstaff / Shakespeare Street Brawl - Romeo and Juliet (rapier & companion weapons) / Pirate Boarding Party / Intermediate Sword & Shield / Comic Swordfights - August 2017 @ Brooklyn College.

INSTRUCTOR - Basic Sword & Shield / Basic Quarterstaff / Musketeers Rapier & Dagger / Comic Swordfights / Pirate Boarding Party (cutlass and boarding axe) / 'Bash 'n Smash 3' (short sword & shield vs. spear & shield) / 'Kick-Ass Sword & Shield' (aggressive shield work) - August 2016 @ Brooklyn College.

INSTRUCTOR - Basic Sword & Shield / 'Bashy'Bashy Weapons' (2-handed axe vs. broadsword & shield) / Advanced Rapier & Dagger / 'Pirate Boarding Party' (cutlass and boarding axe) / 'Kick-Ass Sword & Shield - August 2015 @ Pace University.

INSTRUCTOR - Beginner Single Sword / Intermediate Unarmed / Beginner Sword & Shield / Intermediate Sword & Shield / Blood 'n Sweat Quarterstaff / Blood n' Sweat Broadsword - August 2014 @ Pace University.

INSTRUCTOR - Basic Single Sword / Intermediate Sword & Shield / Advanced Sword & Shield / Aggressive Shield Technique / Pirate Boarding Party Cutlass Technique- August 2008 @ Atlantic Theater Studios.

INSTRUCTOR - Beginner Quarterstaff / Intermediate Sword & Shield - August 2006 @ NYU.

NEW YORK RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL (Tuxedo, NY):

INSTRUCTOR

Rapier & Dagger (20 Hours) - August/September 2007)

Sword and Shield (30+ hours) - August through December 2006 leading to a SAFD SPT on 12/14/2006 @ NYU. All students passed - 13 basic passes, 2 Examiner's Award for Excellence.

Rapier & Dagger (15 hours) - August/September 2005

Quarterstaff (15 hours) - August/September 2004

Rapier & Dagger (20 class hours) - August/September 2003

Rapier & Dagger (20 class hours) - August/September 2002

Rapier / Rapier & Dagger (20 class hours) - August/September 2001

Beginner Rapier (20 class hours) - August/September 2000

Beginner/Intermediate Rapier (20 class hours) - August/September 1999

Beginner/Intermediate Rapier (20 class hours) - August/September 1998

Fight Scene Study (25 class hours) - January/February 1996

Broadsword (20 class hours) - January/February 1996

Unarmed (20 class hours) - November 1995

Rapier & Dagger (20 class hours) - November 1995

Beginner Rapier (20 class hours) - October 1995

Intermediate Rapier (20 class hours) - August 1995

WINTER WONDERLAND WORKSHOP sponsored by MACE:
INSTRUCTOR

Beginner Sword & Shield ('Smash & Bash') / Intermediate Sword & Shield ('Smash & Bash') / Advance Sword & Shield ('Smash & Bash') / Basic Quarterstaff / Intermediate Rapier & Dagger (Three Musketeers - Multiple Attackers) / Intermediate Rapier & Dagger ('Shakespeare Street Brawl - R&J') - January 2020 @ Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel and Conference Center, Rosemont, IL.

PRIVATE CLASSES:

INSTRUCTOR

SAFD Skills Proficiency Renewal (SPR) in smallsword and single sword on 2/25/16 @ NYU-Tisch/Meisner Studio (2 students - both recommended passes)

Broadsword and Shield class (June/July/August) leading to a SAFD Skills Proficiency Test (SPT) 0n 8/14/2014 @ NYU-Tisch/Meisner Studio (29 students - 12 basic passes / 17 recommended passes).