James Finley (He/Him/His)
James is a performer and fight choreographer who has been working in the DC area for over 15 years. He and his work have been seen on numerous area stages, including with NextStop, Keegan, Rorschach, Flying V, AvantBard, and Constellation Theatres. He is the Co-Communications Director with Live Action Theatre, a Co-Coordinator of the Social Distance Showdown virtual stage combat workshop, an Advanced Actor-Combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors and a member of the International Order of the Sword and the Pen.
Skill Proficiency History
Date | Weapon | Location | Grade |
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SAFD Theatrical Firearms Safety Course
Apr 14, 2024 | Firearm | Silver Spring, Maryland | Recommended Pass |
Single Sword fall SPT
Dec 10, 2023 | Single Sword | Herndon, Virginia | Recommended Pass |
The Noble Blades Sword and Shield SPT
May 7, 2023 | Broadsword and Shield | Herndon, Virginia | Basic Pass |
Round House Theatre
Feb 14, 2022 | Broadsword and Shield | Silver Spring, Maryland | Basic Pass |
Dec 16, 2019 | Rapier and Dagger | Washington, District of Columbia | Recommended Pass |
Dec 10, 2018 | Knife | Washington, District of Columbia | Recommended Pass |
Aug 13, 2018 | Small Sword | Washington, District of Columbia | Recommended Pass |
The Noble Blades Unarmed SPT
Nov 20, 2021 | Unarmed | Herndon, Virginia | Recommended Pass |
Spring 2019 SPTs/SPRs
May 19, 2019 | Single Sword | Columbia, Maryland | Recommended Pass |
May 19, 2019 | Broadsword and Shield | Columbia, Maryland | Recommended Pass |
May 19, 2019 | Quarterstaff | Columbia, Maryland | Recommended Pass |
Columbia MD SPT/R
May 20, 2018 | Unarmed | Columbia, Maryland | Recommended Pass |
May 20, 2018 | Broadsword | Columbia, Maryland | Recommended Pass |
Smallsword at Synetic, spring 2016
Mar 20, 2016 | Small Sword | Crystal City, Virginia | Recommended Pass |
Tooth & Claw Combat Arts
May 18, 2014 | Unarmed | Silver Spring, Maryland | Basic Pass |