Sydney Schwindt

I am thrilled to join Douglas Morrisson Theatre again for this silly piece involving some of my favorite Bay Area actors! This show is unlike most fight direction I have been a part of... it is mainly the actor's fighting with the set as the majority of the show happens in the dark. The most exciting thing was getting to stage a stair fall with the fabulous Alan Coyne. Don't miss this uproarious comedy that is a feat for the actors! BLACK COMEDY February 20 - March 8, 2020 By

Last year, I assisted Danielle O'Dea in teaching Stage Combat to the Graduate students at American Conservatory Theatre. This year year Danielle has moved on to other things and I have taken up the mantle of Adjunct Instructor of Stage Combat. I could not be more excited to take on this endeavor. Getting to teach enthusiastic and excited students in a fabulous graduate conservatory is a dream come true. Working with students for more than a rehearsal period and more than a si

I am so excited to be working on my first ACT mainstage show with my fellow Fight Director, Danielle O'Dea. This show presents many challenges - one of which being the use of firearms. Many of my colleague's across the nation talk about how prominent firearms are on their local stages, but I have found the opposite in my career. Perhaps it's because I live in blue California, but I have found many director's shying away from guns and preferring the use of swords. I think this

I love campy horror and I am thrilled there is a theatre company doing plays in that fashion! After seeing their fantastic production of Let's Kill Jessica, I knew I had to be involved with their upcoming slasher play. Come check out this new and interesting piece that is more than what it seems PLUS some exciting fights and Tunuviel Luv's blood effects! CLICKBAIT Written by Tonya Narvaez Directed by Claire Rice Thursday Nights at 9 PM Feb 6 – March 26 PianoFight, 144 Tayl