Tommy Wedge (He/Him/His)

Advanced Actor Combatant

 

Tommy Wedge is an Associate Professor of Theatre at Saginaw Valley State University's where he has been active teaching, stage managing, and directing.  Recent directing credits include NOISES OFF, URINETOWN, A DOLL HOUSE, NO. 6, MACBETH, MAMMA MIA!, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, and STICK FLY. Tommy holds an MFA in Directing from The University of South Dakota and a BS in Theatre from South Dakota State University.  Professional memberships include Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), The Association of Theatre in Higher Education (ATHE), and The Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) where Tommy holds the rank of Advanced Actor Combatant. SAFD awards include Best Performer Award (ACW: 2016, AACW: 2021) and the Paddy Crane Award (2023).


Skill Proficiency History

Date Weapon Location Grade

NSCW 2022- SPT Day

Aug 6, 2022 Broadsword Ruston, Louisiana Basic Pass

NSCW 2022- Early Workshop SPTs/SPRs

Aug 6, 2022 Unarmed Ruston, Louisiana Basic Pass
Aug 6, 2022 Rapier and Dagger Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass

Fredricksen Intensive 2022

May 15, 2022 Quarterstaff Ann Arbor, Michigan Basic Pass

2021 National Stage Combat Workshop

Aug 6, 2021 Rapier and Dagger Ruston, Louisiana Basic Pass
Aug 6, 2021 Unarmed Ruston, Louisiana Basic Pass
Aug 6, 2021 Broadsword Ruston, Louisiana Basic Pass
Aug 6, 2021 Small Sword Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass
Aug 6, 2021 Broadsword and Shield Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass
Aug 6, 2021 Single Sword Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass
Aug 6, 2021 Knife Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass

NSCW 2021 Firearms Certification

Jul 24, 2021 Firearm Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass

Spring 2019 Test Day

May 18, 2019 Rapier and Dagger Grand Rapids, Michigan Basic Pass
May 18, 2019 Unarmed Grand Rapids, Michigan Basic Pass
May 18, 2019 Broadsword Grand Rapids, Michigan Basic Pass
May 18, 2019 Broadsword and Shield Grand Rapids, Michigan Basic Pass

FIGHT ON THE FARM: SPT/SPR Bootcamp

Aug 6, 2017 Knife Eaton Rapids, Michigan Basic Pass
Aug 6, 2017 Single Sword Eaton Rapids, Michigan Recommended Pass
Aug 6, 2017 Quarterstaff Eaton Rapids, Michigan Recommended Pass

2016 NSCW - ACW

Jul 8, 2016 Rapier and Dagger Winston-Salem, North Carolina Recommended Pass
Jul 8, 2016 Unarmed Winston-Salem, North Carolina Recommended Pass
Jul 8, 2016 Broadsword Winston-Salem, North Carolina Recommended Pass