Trevor Swann

Trevor Swann is a Lecturer in the Department of Theatre at Sarah Lawrence College, specializing in stage combat techniques for both armed and unarmed scenarios. He collaborates with instructor Emma Swann to create believable and realistic violence on stage while prioritizing performers' physical, mental, and emotional boundaries. Swann has been affiliated with the institution since 2025 and teaches undergraduate courses such as Introduction to Stage Combat: Armed and Introduction to Stage Combat: Unarmed, contributing to both the Theatre discipline and the MFA Theatre Program.

• Research Focus: Explores methodologies for staging violence safely, emphasizing technical precision and ethical considerations in theatrical and film combat.
• Teaching: Integrates practical combat training with performer safety protocols in academic settings.