Coordinators
Mike Lubke (he/him)- Crazy Idea Generator, Enthusiasm Projector, Face
Mike Lubke is a fight choreographer, instructor, and performer based in St Paul, MN. He is the founder of Art In Arms, LLC which produces year-round stage combat courses and independent workshops for performers and choreographers. Mike is a founding member, resident fight director, and artistic associate of Six Elements Theatre. Recently, he has joined the coaching staff at Circus Juventas, a Cirque du Soleil NexGen development affiliate. Onstage, his work has been featured in over 80 productions for MN theaters and his screen credits include work for FOX, History, and Lifetime networks. Mike is a proud Certified Teacher and recognized Fight Director with the Society of American Fight Directors, where he recently served as the Fight Director Representative on their governing body as well as chair of the Analytics Committee. www.ArtinArms.org
H Ashley (they/them) - Voice of Reason, Maker of Lists
H Ashley is an intimacy director, fight choreographer, stage manager, and occasional performer based in Minneapolis, MN. With a dance and movement background dating back to when they were 3 years old, H has been training in stage combat since 2016 and in intimacy since 2018. They draw upon their 25+ years of performance experience and current focus on trauma-informed work to create spaces where actors feel safe and empowered to tell dangerous stories. H has a magical mix of artistic sensibilities and spreadsheet skills, bridging the gap between art and organization. Their +2 ape index and well-tuned emotional instincts allow them to hold just about any room.
Companies they have worked with include Zephyr Theatre, Theater in the Round, Yellow Tree Theater, Theatre Unbound, Ashland Alumni Productions, Melancholics Anonymous, Six Elements (company member), Combat Chess United, and Red Dice Collective.
Companies they have worked with include Zephyr Theatre, Theater in the Round, Yellow Tree Theater, Theatre Unbound, Ashland Alumni Productions, Melancholics Anonymous, Six Elements (company member), Combat Chess United, and Red Dice Collective.
Mason Tyer (he/him) - The Glue
Mason Tyer is a Minneapolis fight director, stunt coordinator, and intimacy director. He is a Certified Teacher, Theatrical Firearms Safety Instructor, and the Secretary for the Society of American Fight Directors. He has worked with Minnesota Opera, Children's Theatre Company, Duluth Playhouse, Paul Bunyan Playhouse, Journey North Opera Company, GREAT, Open Window Theatre, Theatre in the Round, numerous high schools and community theatres, and as a stunt coordinator and armorer for film and video productions. Mason is a lead teaching artist for Children's Theatre Company and taught at CTAM, The Guthrie, North Hennepin Community College, Art in Arms, and at stage combat specialty workshops in New York City, Chicago, Dallas, and Louisiana. [email protected].
