Courtney Kenyon (She/Her/Hers)

Advanced Actor Combatant

Courtney is recognized as an Advanced Actor Combatant by the Society of American Fight Directors, certified in all 8 weapons disciplines, and as proficient in Theatrical Firearms Safety. 

Born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, Courtney has trained and competed in both gymnastics and dance since she was a kid and has trained in stage combat with Andrea Robertson since 2015.

Courtney has worked professionally in Arizona and California as an award winning stage manager, actress, and combat specialist. She has choreographed and assisted in several productions in the Phoenix metro area with credits including Mesa Encore Theatre, Flagstaff Shakespeare, Phoenix College, Paradise Valley Community College, and various high schools.

She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance with a minor in Film Production from Arizona State University and her Masters in Management in International Arts Management from Southern Methodist University and HEC Montreal. She has also recently completed credits to receive an Associates in Arts, Fine Arts with a focus in Theatre and a Certificate of Completion in Stage Combat through Paradise Valley Community College where she teaches stage management and is a Teaching Assistant to Andrea Robertson in her stage combat class. Courtney currently works as a production manager and teaches Theatre Production, Design, and Stagecraft for 10th - 12th graders at her alma mater, Arizona School for the Arts.

 


Skill Proficiency History

Date Weapon Location Grade

Fall 2023 SPT

Dec 11, 2023 Broadsword Phoenix, Arizona Recommended Pass
Dec 11, 2023 Quarterstaff Phoenix, Arizona Recommended Pass

Arizona Opera TFSC

Dec 10, 2023 Firearm Phoenix, Arizona Recommended Pass

PVCC Spring 2023

May 10, 2023 Rapier and Dagger Phoenix, Arizona Recommended Pass
May 10, 2023 Single Sword Phoenix, Arizona Recommended Pass

PVCC Fall 2022

Dec 12, 2022 Unarmed Phoenix, Arizona Recommended Pass
Dec 12, 2022 Knife Phoenix, Arizona Recommended Pass

Paradise Valley Spring 22

May 9, 2022 Small Sword Phoenix, Arizona Recommended Pass
May 9, 2022 Broadsword and Shield Phoenix, Arizona Recommended Pass

PVCC Fall 2019

Dec 9, 2019 Broadsword Phoenix, Arizona Basic Pass

Lonestar Smash

Nov 4, 2018 Single Sword Dallas, Texas Recommended Pass
Nov 4, 2018 Knife Dallas, Texas Recommended Pass

Arkansas State TFSC

Sep 9, 2018 Firearm Jonesboro, Arkansas Recommended Pass

Spring 2018 SPT

May 8, 2018 Rapier and Dagger Phoenix, Arizona Basic Pass
May 8, 2018 Small Sword Phoenix, Arizona Basic Pass
May 8, 2018 Broadsword and Shield Phoenix, Arizona Basic Pass
May 8, 2018 Unarmed Phoenix, Arizona Basic Pass

PVCC Spring 2017

May 8, 2017 Broadsword and Shield Phoenix, Arizona Basic Pass
May 8, 2017 Quarterstaff Phoenix, Arizona Basic Pass

Spring 2016 SPT

May 9, 2016 Single Sword Phoenix, Arizona Basic Pass
May 9, 2016 Broadsword Phoenix, Arizona Basic Pass

Paradise Valley Community College

Dec 14, 2015 Unarmed Phoenix, Arizona Basic Pass
Dec 14, 2015 Knife Phoenix, Arizona Recommended Pass
May 11, 2015 Rapier and Dagger Phoenix, Arizona Basic Pass
May 11, 2015 Quarterstaff Phoenix, Arizona Basic Pass