Community Theater Green Room Discussion Board: Swords

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neilfortin
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Topic: Swords
Posted: 12/27/07 at 11:23pm

Hey folks! Any advice on where to get swords that can be used in sword fighting...that gives the illusion of a real sword fight, not a plastic sword, but one that will really give a good metal clang noise? What have other people used for sword fighting (Three Musketeers/Pirates/Cyrano)?

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TonyDi
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Posted: 12/28/07 at 7:50am

Hey Neil, you can either buy or perhaps even borrow regular fencing epees - they're fairly inexpensive - like $45 per I believe. Just shop around for them. The sound is good. That's what we used for Moon Over Buffalo where we had that brief sword fight at the beginning of the show. They don't look like much - the inexpensive ones don't - but they're functional....must be student training epees. Pretty basic thing and they hold up fairly well to use. Can't say where we bought them - Theater House in Louisville, KY perhaps. But just shop for them. If I knew who had them I'd see if they would loan them to you but I think the theater paid for them and things like that disappear over time.

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Posted: 12/28/07 at 5:02pm

You can buy these from vendors that sell in Renaissance Festivals. They have real swords and also unsharpened real swords. They aren't cheap though. Last I saw these, they had fencing, swashbuckling, sabers and more varieties up to claymores (think "Braveheart").

A quick turn on google brought up: http://www.firstlineindustries.com/Replicas-Swords-Rapiers-Fencing-Foils.html

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lmar12
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Posted: 1/07/08 at 3:24pm

Hi,

We have produced both The Three Musketeers and Richard the Third and have used the following company: Google Scot Mann at Stage Combat. At the top right you will see (in very small letters) RENTALS. They give all of the information you will need (including prices) These people are really terrific to deal with and we have been super happy with their swords, daggers, sheaths etc. NOTE: You really need to have a professional teach and stage the combat sequences--we spent hours and hours with our students prepping them to use the equipment properly and safely--it paid off in the end. Also, you need to keep the swords and daggers oiled and polished--it makes a huge difference. Hopes this helps

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trutter
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Posted: 1/11/08 at 5:33pm

Don't get swords from renaissance faires - please! Most of them are little more than "wall Hangers" - they will shatter very easily.

Some good names to look for are Paul Chen and Starfire. Paul Chen sells a variety of swords including eppee and fencing, while starfire sells the "heroic" style longswords.

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neilfortin
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Posted: 1/14/08 at 9:26am

Thanks for the responses I'll let you know what were going to use!

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neilfortin Celebrity Joined: 11/20/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 210	Topic: Swords Posted: 12/27/07 at 11:23pm
	Hey folks! Any advice on where to get swords that can be used in sword fighting...that gives the illusion of a real sword fight, not a plastic sword, but one that will really give a good metal clang noise? What have other people used for sword fighting (Three Musketeers/Pirates/Cyrano)?
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TonyDi Celebrity Joined: 9/13/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 325	Posted: 12/28/07 at 7:50am
	Hey Neil, you can either buy or perhaps even borrow regular fencing epees - they're fairly inexpensive - like $45 per I believe. Just shop around for them. The sound is good. That's what we used for Moon Over Buffalo where we had that brief sword fight at the beginning of the show. They don't look like much - the inexpensive ones don't - but they're functional....must be student training epees. Pretty basic thing and they hold up fairly well to use. Can't say where we bought them - Theater House in Louisville, KY perhaps. But just shop for them. If I knew who had them I'd see if they would loan them to you but I think the theater paid for them and things like that disappear over time. TonyDi
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vickifrank Celebrity Joined: 9/21/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 332	Posted: 12/28/07 at 5:02pm
	You can buy these from vendors that sell in Renaissance Festivals. They have real swords and also unsharpened real swords. They aren't cheap though. Last I saw these, they had fencing, swashbuckling, sabers and more varieties up to claymores (think "Braveheart"). A quick turn on google brought up: http://www.firstlineindustries.com/Replicas-Swords-Rapiers-Fencing-Foils.html
	_____________ http://www.studio-productions-inc.com 1-800-359-2964 The theater scrim people
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lmar12 Player Joined: 8/22/07 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 25	Posted: 1/07/08 at 3:24pm
	Hi, We have produced both The Three Musketeers and Richard the Third and have used the following company: Google Scot Mann at Stage Combat. At the top right you will see (in very small letters) RENTALS. They give all of the information you will need (including prices) These people are really terrific to deal with and we have been super happy with their swords, daggers, sheaths etc. NOTE: You really need to have a professional teach and stage the combat sequences--we spent hours and hours with our students prepping them to use the equipment properly and safely--it paid off in the end. Also, you need to keep the swords and daggers oiled and polished--it makes a huge difference. Hopes this helps
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trutter Star Joined: 11/13/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 81	Posted: 1/11/08 at 5:33pm
	Don't get swords from renaissance faires - please! Most of them are little more than "wall Hangers" - they will shatter very easily. Some good names to look for are Paul Chen and Starfire. Paul Chen sells a variety of swords including eppee and fencing, while starfire sells the "heroic" style longswords.
	------ Troy A. Rutter Author, "Kids in the Biz: A Hollywood Handbook for Parents" http://www.kidsinthebiz.com/ A Heinemann Drama Publication
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neilfortin Celebrity Joined: 11/20/06 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 210	Posted: 1/14/08 at 9:26am
	Thanks for the responses I'll let you know what were going to use!
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