Lessons From the Maestro - Crafting a Successful Fight/stunt Career in Theatre and Film

In Lessons from The Maestro: Crafting a Successful Fight/Stunt Career in Theatre and Film, famed Hollywood and theatre stuntman, trainer, and fight director David Boushey writes about his life, the history of stage and screen combat and stunt work, and how to enter the entertainment industry.

List of contents

1.In the Beginning 2. With a Little Help from My Friends 3. Jolly Old England 4. Homeward Bound 5. Creating the Society of American Fight Directors 6. A University Collaboration 7. “Paddy” and the Golden Years of Hollywood 8. Meeting a Legend 9. Famous Stunt Performers 10. Reaping the Whirlwind 11. Surviving the Game 12. The United Stuntmen’s Association 13. The International Stunt School 14. Discovering the IOSP 15. Partnering and Auditioning 16. Starting and Running Your Business 17. Contacts and Connections 18. Joining the Unions 19. Live Stunt Shows 20. Careers and Compromises 21. Creating Your Own Future 22. Fulfilling a Dream 23. Artistry and Achievements 24. Theatre and Film Stories 25. Personal Credentials and Reviews 26. Closing Thoughts and Testimonials

About the author

David L. Boushey is the Founder of The Society of American Fight Directors, The United Stuntmen’s Association, and the International Stunt School, and was inducted into the Holywood Stuntmen's Hall of Fame

Summary

In Lessons from The Maestro: Crafting a Successful Fight/Stunt Career in Theatre and Film, famed Hollywood and theatre stuntman, trainer, and fight director David Boushey writes about his life, the history of stage and screen combat and stunt work, and how to enter the entertainment industry.

Product details

• Authors: David L. Boushey, David L. (Fight Director Boushey
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2021
• EAN: 9780367637729
• ISBN: 978-0-367-63772-9
• No. of pages: 218
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; PERFORMING ARTS / Television / General, PERFORMING ARTS / General, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General, PERFORMING ARTS / Business Aspects, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / History & Criticism, PERFORMING ARTS / Acting & Auditioning, PERFORMING ARTS / Reference, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / History & Criticism, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / General, Acting techniques, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Direction & Production