Coordinators
Mike Lubke (he/him)- Crazy Idea Generator, Enthusiasm Projector, Face
Mike Lubke is a performer and violence coordinator based in Minneapolis. He has been studying various martial forms since he was 7, and the stage applications of those forms for over 20 years. He is the resident fight director for Six Elements Theatre Company, and the founder and resident fight director for Combat Chess United, an independent combat sports entertainment company. He is the founder and lead instructor for Art In Arms LLC, providing stage combat education and choreography services to the MN market. His choreography credits feature numerous productions for local professional theatres including Yellow Tree, History Theatre, Theatre Unbound, Park Square Theatre, and Children's Theatre Company. Mike is a Certified Teacher and SAFD recognized Fight Director, currently holding the position of Fight Director Representative on the governing body.
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 Certified Teacher, Theatrical Firearms Safety Instructor, and most recently Secretary for the Society of American Fight Directors. He has taught stage combat for The Guthrie, Children's Theatre Company, North Hennepin Community College, Art in Arms, and Open Gate Movement Arts.
As a violence and intimacy director, Mason has worked with Journey North Opera Company, Fake Fighting Company, Combat Chess United, Ashland Productions, Expressions Community Theatre, Merrill Community Arts, and numerous high schools and community groups. He is also a stunt performer and coordinator for music videos and short films in Minnesota.
As a director and producer he works with Six Elements Theatre and Red Dice Collective, fostering action-oriented and imaginative theatre.
As a violence and intimacy director, Mason has worked with Journey North Opera Company, Fake Fighting Company, Combat Chess United, Ashland Productions, Expressions Community Theatre, Merrill Community Arts, and numerous high schools and community groups. He is also a stunt performer and coordinator for music videos and short films in Minnesota.
As a director and producer he works with Six Elements Theatre and Red Dice Collective, fostering action-oriented and imaginative theatre.
