1st Edition

Lessons from The Maestro Crafting a Successful Fight/Stunt Career in Theatre and Film

By David L. Boushey Copyright 2021
230 Pages 46 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

230 Pages 46 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

230 Pages 46 Color Illustrations
by Routledge

In Lessons from The Maestro: Crafting a Successful Fight/Stunt Career in Theatre and Film , famed Hollywood and theatre stuntman, trainer, and fight director David L. Boushey writes about his life, the history of stage and screen combat and stunt work, and how to enter the entertainment industry. Charting his illustrious career that spanned over 45 years, 400 theatre credits, and 45 films,... Read more

1.In the Beginning  2. With a Little Help from My Friends  3. Jolly Old England  4. Homeward Bound  5. Creating the Society of American Fight Directors  6. A University Collaboration  7. “Paddy” and the Golden Years of Hollywood  8. Meeting a Legend  9. Famous Stunt Performers  10. Reaping the Whirlwind  11. Surviving the Game  12. The United Stuntmen’s Association  13. The International Stunt School  14. Discovering the IOSP  15. Partnering and Auditioning  16. Starting and Running Your Business  17. Contacts and Connections  18. Joining the Unions  19. Live Stunt Shows  20. Careers and Compromises  21. Creating Your Own Future  22. Fulfilling a Dream  23. Artistry and Achievements  24. Theatre and Film Stories  25. Personal Credentials and Reviews  26. Closing Thoughts and Testimonials

Biography

David L. Boushey is the Founder of The Society of American Fight Directors, The United Stuntmen’s Association, and the International Stunt School, and was inducted into the Holywood Stuntmen's Hall of Fame