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Ed Baker (He/Him/His)

Advanced Actor Combatant

Ed completed graduate studies, internship and residency to earn the M.F.A. in Theatre from the Professional Actor Training Program at Ohio University and the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with an emphasis in Theatre Arts from Wichita State University.  In 2006 he joined the faculty of Wichita State University where he serves the School of Performing Arts by heading up the Stage Management Certificate in the Theatre Program and as the Technical Director for School Productions. 
Ed has spent the majority of his career as an actor and technologist in theatre, film/television, concerts, and convention/exposition venues. His Love of Stage Combat and physical Performance is matched only by his love of Teaching.

"Every day is a Life Changing Moment if we can find a way to stop trying so hard and just let it be."

Skill Proficiency History

Date Weapon Location Grade

Wichita State University SPT

May 11, 2022 Single Sword Wichita, Kansas Recommended Pass
May 11, 2022 Unarmed Wichita, Kansas Recommended Pass

2018 NSCW - AACW & Interns

Aug 10, 2018 Unarmed Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass
Aug 10, 2018 Quarterstaff Ruston, Louisiana Recommended Pass
Aug 10, 2018 Rapier and Dagger Ruston, Louisiana Basic Pass
Aug 10, 2018 Broadsword Ruston, Louisiana Basic Pass
Aug 10, 2018 Small Sword Ruston, Louisiana Basic Pass
Aug 10, 2018 Knife Ruston, Louisiana Basic Pass
Aug 10, 2018 Broadsword and Shield Ruston, Louisiana Basic Pass

Madi and Ed Sept. 4

Sep 4, 2017 Single Sword Wichita, Kansas Recommended Pass

2015 NSCW - AACW & Interns

Jul 10, 2015 Small Sword Winston-Salem, North Carolina Recommended Pass
Jul 10, 2015 Broadsword and Shield Winston-Salem, North Carolina Recommended Pass
Jul 10, 2015 Quarterstaff Winston-Salem, North Carolina Recommended Pass
Jul 10, 2015 Knife Winston-Salem, North Carolina Recommended Pass
Jul 10, 2015 Rapier and Dagger Winston-Salem, North Carolina Basic Pass
Jul 10, 2015 Single Sword Winston-Salem, North Carolina Basic Pass
Jul 10, 2015 Unarmed Winston-Salem, North Carolina Basic Pass
Jul 10, 2015 Broadsword Winston-Salem, North Carolina Basic Pass

2013 NSCW - ACW, AACW and INTERN SPRs

Jul 19, 2013 Broadsword Winston Salem, North Carolina Basic Pass
Jul 19, 2013 Rapier and Dagger Winston Salem, North Carolina Basic Pass
Jul 19, 2013 Unarmed Winston Salem, North Carolina Recommended Pass

Wichita State University

Oct 13, 2012 Knife Wichita , Kansas Recommended Pass

Slaughter on the Square

Jan 5, 2011 Quarterstaff Sullivan, Illinois Basic Pass

National Stage Combat Workshops: AACSP

Jul 23, 2010 Single Sword Winston Salem, North Carolina Basic Pass
Jul 23, 2010 Broadsword and Shield Winston Salem, North Carolina Basic Pass

2009 National Stage Combat Workshops

Jul 24, 2009 Broadsword Winston-Salem, North Carolina Basic Pass
Jul 24, 2009 Rapier and Dagger Winston-Salem, North Carolina Basic Pass
Jul 24, 2009 Unarmed Winston-Salem, North Carolina Recommended Pass