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Action Hero in the Schools
John has been working with high schools, colleges, and youth programs for over two decades. As a Master Teaching Artist for Young Audiences of Ohio's Artworks Program, John has not only brought an understanding of the arts to the kids in his program, but has been pivotal in empowering them to move forward confidently creating bright futures.
An accomplished director, John has also worked closely with youth programs for Theaters and national production companies, directing the students to performances with rave reviews. |
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Be an Action Hero NOT a Reaction Zero
This unique and empowering assembly program will excite and inspire your students. John will share the inspiring stories of several action heroes, showing how they overcame adversity and propelled themselves to stardom. As a skilled fight director for stage and film, John brings his skills to bare for visual impact. One student will actually crack a whip on stage and hit a target.
An interactive show, " Be an Action Hero, Not a Reaction Zero" will show your students they can accomplish anything. Having been born with Spina Bifida, John went on to become a well respected fight director internationally. Through stories of overcoming obstacles and achieving goals with a humorous style, John will empower your students to succeed. Shakespeare's Partner
Richard Burbage was the premiere actor of the Elizabethan age. He played most of the leads in Shakespeare's plays and was William Shakespeare's business partner. In this Unique program, John Davis portrays Richard Burbage in an interactive assembly where students get to talk about Shakespeare and his plays and hopefully make a relevant connection to the Bard.
Performed in Historical Costume and Character. From Meek Geek to Sword-fighting Stuntman
Professional Speaker and Fight Director John Davis shows your students how to Break the cycle of self doubt and self worth issues and excel in their lives. Through physical demonstration and interactive play Your students will be empowered to achieve.
Stage Combat For Actors
On the stage actors perform dramatic illusions of violence night after night using the safe techniques of stage combat. John Davis, a fight director for more than two decades, brings this fun art alive for you students. Actors will learn the physical story of a stage fight and some of the techniques used to bring those scenes to life. Safety, always the first and last word, is foremost followed by fun. Your students will get a new appreciation for the art of Stage Combat.
This program has three levels:
The Swords of Shakespeare
William Shakespeare references historical fight masters and their techniques all through his play "Romeo and Juliet." This workshop program is design to introduce theatrical swordplay for the stage to your students using the four basic safeties of distance. placement, timing and communication. Your students will be performing short sword-fighting sequences, to their delight. They will also learn of the unknown history of Rocco Bonetti and George Silver, both referenced in "Romeo and Juliet" and how they affected Shakespeare's writing.
This program has one level:
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