Stage Combat
“Pirates of the Caribbean had a lasting effect on me…”
Sarah Birkmeyer is recognized as an Actor-Combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors. Since her freshman year of college, Sarah has developed a passion for exploring theatrical violence for the stage and its role as an expansion of the performing arts. She continues to expand her knowledge on as many disciplines as possible by taking classes and workshops from a variety of renowned teachers from across the nation. She has also been recognized by KCACTF Region 6 with a Meritorious Achievement for her work as fight captain in Stephen F Austin’s production of The Three Musketeers. Sarah hopes to one day live out her childhood dream of being a swashbuckling pirate.
Weapon Systems
SAFD Unarmed (Certified Teacher H Russ Brown)
SAFD Knife (Certified Teacher H Russ Brown)
SAFD Broadsword (Certified Teacher H Russ Brown)
SAFD Quarterstaff (Certified Teacher H Russ Brown)
SAFD Single Sword (Certified Teacher H Russ Brown)
Experience with Rapier and Daggar, Sword and Sheild, and Smallsword
Training
Louisiana Tech Stage Combat Workshop (2022, 2023, 2025)
Texas Intensive Stage Combat Workshop (2021, 2023, 2024)
Teachers: H Russ Brown (SAFD Fight Director), Dr. Slade Billew
Fight Reel