Theatrical swordplay
Here are some of the area classes where local actors learn the skills.
Rapier and dagger skills
Where: Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Heights
When: 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through March 22
How much: $139 (Add $35 for test by the Society of American Fight Directors)
Call: 708-974-5318, or go to www.morainevalley.edu
Broadsword and swashbuckling
Where: Victory Gardens Theater,
2257 N. Lincoln Ave.
When: 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 1 to May 23
How much: $290 (testing fee included)
Call: 773-549-5788, or go to www.victorygardens.org
Rapier and dagger
Where: Actor’s Gymnasium,
927 Noyes St., Evanston
When: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays through April 8
How much: $280
Call: 847-328-2795, or go to www.actorsgymnasium.com
Historical swordplay
The Chicago Swordplay Guild offers anyone introductory swordplay classes.
Intro to longsword; intro to rapier
Where: Pulaski Park, 1419 W. Blackhawk St., Chicago
When: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays through March 25.
How much: $100 for residents; $200, non-residents.
Introduction to longsword
Where: Longfellow Center, 715 Highland Ave., Oak Park
When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through April 4.
How much: $123 for residents; $185, non-residents. Also, $10 equipment fee.
Private classes
Angela Bonacasa: 773-485-3098
Chuck Coyl: 773-764-3825
Brian LaTrunik: 773-805-0926
