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Payson Burt Fight Director/Coordinator, Weapons Master SAG/AFTRA

Theatre

* Mark Taper ForumKing Hedley II Marion McClintonCloser Robert Egan

* Walnut Street TheatreCyrano de Bergerac Jiri ZiskaBlood Money Mark ClementsBrilliant Traces Celine HavardDracula Malcolm BlackOleanna Bill Roudebush

* Colorado Shakespeare FestivalThe Comedy of Errors John DennisHenry IV part 1 Michael AddisonHenry V James SymonsJulius Caesar Patrick KellyMerry Wives of Windsor Robin McKeeHenry IV part 2 Michael AddisonThe Tempest Gavin Cameron-WebbTwelfth Night Mark HarrisonHamlet James SymonsMuch Ado about Nothing Jane PageThe Taming of the Shrew Robin McKee

* The Wilma TheatreEscape from Happiness Jiri ZiskaWhat the Butler Saw Blanka Ziska

* Pasadena Shakespeare CompanyOur Country’s Good Dana MarleyAs You Like It Dana MarleyThe Comedy of Errors Charles CurrierRomeo and Juliet Dana MarleyTwelfth Night Charles Currier

* Venture TheatreThe Lower Depths Dugald McAurthurMad Forest Harriet Power

* Grove Theatre CenterAs You Like It Kevin CochranHamlet Kevin Cochran

* Philadelphia Drama GuildHoliday Memories Mary RobinsonOf Mice and Men Mary Robinson

*Desperate Affections Phila. Festival Theatre for New Plays James ChristyThe Earth Novel Stages Dugald McAurthur*Holiday Memories Delaware Theatre Company Cleveland Morris*I Hate Hamlet Peterborough Players Miguel PerezMacbeth Hermitage Playhouse Mike McKeeverThe Oldest Man in Show Business The Hudson Guild John Riggi*Romeo and Juliet Williamstown Theatre Festival Neel Keller Endgame Theatre Mark Hartfield*Twelfth Night Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Elizabeth DowdViet Rock Painted Bride Art Center Kevin CotterComing of the Hurricane Iron Horse Theatre John Doyle*Wait Until Dark The Group Rep David Colwell

Television / Film*Luther’s Choice KYW TV 3 Steve ClaymanCode of Honor Michael Hoff Productions Sarah Kass

* Denotes AEA/SAG/AFTRA/AGMA

* Opera Dark Sisters The Opera Company of Phila. Rebecca Taichman Carmen Opera Pacific Ran Daniels Macbeth Opera Pacific Colin Graham Il Trovatore The Opera Company of Phila. Robert Driver Don Giovanni The Opera Theatre of Pennsylvania Vicki BussertFirearm Coordinator Shaya USC Thesis Eric BergmanCommercial Melon Opus Films / Duroo Productions Seung Joo LeeLive Stunt Coordination Spy Catcher Water Ski Shows International Greg Dolph King Solomon's Mines Water Ski Shows International Gary Thompson Winter Dreams Pennsylvania Ballet Robert Weiss Poe Evermore Mount Hope Estate and Winery Mark HartfieldAction / Variety / Stunt The Men of Steel Men of Steel Inc. David Leong Ralph Roister Doister Maryland Renaissance Ensemble Brad Waller The Ritz Comique Puttin’ on the Ritz B. A. Curless Maryland Renaissance Faire - 1989 Caroline Spedden Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire - 1992,1993 Mark Hartfield

University/Academic

Curtis Institute of MusicLa Trage’die de Carmen Rhoda LevineKiss Me Kate Ralph Batman

North Carolina School of the ArtsRichard III Gerald FreedmanThe Rascal Barry KyleDead Souls John Dillon

Drexel UniversityServant of Two Masters RashomanMan of La Mancha Peter Pan

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Dreaming and Dueling Hamlet

Les Liaisons Dangereuses University of Nevada Las Vegas Robert BrewerPrivate Lives University of Alabama Jonathan MichelsonThe Two Gentlemen of Verona Louisiana State University John DennisTwelfth Night AMDA/LA Lisa Wolpe

Temple University - Faculty Fight Director - 1984 to 1997Macbeth King Lear As You Like ItA Midsummers Nights Dream Jacques and His Master LysistrataThe Indian Wants the Bronx Sisterly Feelings Ubu RoiHansel and Gretal The Hot L Baltimore The IllusionRight You Are If You Think You Are The Bacchae ElectraThe Medieval Mystery Plays Caucasian Chalk Circle Scapino!Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Noon Day Demons The HostageSavage in Limbo Cloud 9 The HomecomingThe Grapes of Wrath Hair Balm in GileadUncle Vanya The Odyssey Noises Off

Areas of Specialization / Skill

Movement - Horton, Alexander History and Military History Consultant

Expert in Chinese Martial Arts of: Wing Chun Kung Fu and T’ai Chi Ch’uan

Period and Sword Rapier – Smallsword - Broadsword - Modern Fencingfighting styles: Body Martial Arts - Boxing - Grappling - Contemporary Violence Misc. Quarterstaff - Pole Weapons - Knife Fighting - Found Weapons

Blood Effect High Falls Stunts PyroBullwhip

Head Armorer to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire - 1990-93Experience in Weapons Maintenance, purchasing and Storage Renaissance Costume and weapon hanger consultant

Certified as a Teacher and Fight Director by: Society of American Fight Directors

NRA Certified Pistol Instructor California DOJ Certified

SAFD Certified Theatrical Firearms Safety Instructor

Master Teacher - CV upon request

Letters of Recommendation, Reviews and Reel upon request

“Special mention must also be made of Payson H. Burt, who is specifically credited with directing the “fight” scene that closes the play. The choreography of this altercation created one of the most powerful moments I have ever seen on a stage. It took my breath away. In fact it took everyone’s breath away. We were an audience collectively stunned.”Joel H. Weiner Pride Weekly Production of Oleanna at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia

Firearms: Handgun/ Long Arm Black Powder / Cartridge Practical / Blank Fire

Physical Comedy: Slapstick Pratfalls