Brian Byrnes (pronouns not set)

Fight Master, Fight Director, Certified Teacher

SAFD Fight Master, Fight Director, and Certified Teacher -- Brian has taught at institutes, colleges and universities across the country.  His work as a Fight Director includes New York theatres; regional and repertory theatres; opera and ballet companies; and work with Motion Capture companies in the U.S. and Sweden.  Brian is an AEA actor, works as a director, and has also written several plays that have been professionally produced.  He was a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Iowa (1992 & 1995).  He was a Full-Time Faculty Member, Tenured Associate Professor with the University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance (1996-2012).  Brian also served as a Full-Time, Tenured Associate Professor and Head of Movement with the Graduate Acting Program at the Old Globe and University of San Diego Shiley Graduate Theatre Program (2012-2020).


Skill Proficiency History

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