Andrés López

 Andrés received his Ph.D. from Indiana University, where he examined the transformation of stage combat in nineteenth century England. Specifically, he investigated societal factors as well as changes within theatrical practice that contributed to fights on stage transitioning from standard combats to arranged, or choreographed, combats. He has taught across multiple areas of theatre, including: theatre history, script analysis, introduction to theatre, acting, and stage combat. He has also developed and taught special topics courses, such as collaborative and devised theatre as well as Latine theatre. 

Select directing credits include: The Small World of Millie McIvor, Fame, Grease, The Sandbox, The Importance of Being Earnes, Romeo and Juliet, and The Pajama Game.  

Andrés is also an advanced actor/combatant with the Society of American Fight Directors, holding certifications in all eight weapon disciplines. For over ten years, he has taught stage combat to people of all ages at workshops and in classrooms both in the United States and internationally. He has been the fight choreographer for several productions, including Vinegar Tom, Water by the Spoonful, Streamers, Cyrano de Bergerac, Don Giovanni, The Three Musketeers, She Kills Monsters, and Carmen. In addition, Andrés has lectured nationally and internationally at universities, organizations, and theatres on the historical and contemporary practice of stage combat.