Jason Tipsword (He/Him/His)

Certified Teacher

A jack of many trades, Jason Tipsword currently teaches in the Theatre Arts department at the University of Iowa. He also works extensively in youth theatre including serving as Program Director for Driftless Youth Theatre and serving several residencies with George Daily Youth Theatre. Recently, Jason has begun using narrative gaming to generate original material for performance. 

In his other work, Jason teaches at an alternative day school, works in a county substance abuse treatment court, coaches high school soccer, and worked for seven years in security and law enforcement. 

He lives in Northeast Iowa where he and his wife Nika live on a small acreage along Highway 52 with many animals. Mostly goats.


Skill Proficiency History

Date Weapon Location Grade

MACE - Movement and Combat Education

Jan 6, 2012 Unarmed Saint Charles, Illinois Recommended Pass

Drake University

Nov 20, 2011 Small Sword Des Moines, Iowa Recommended Pass
Nov 20, 2011 Broadsword and Shield Des Moines, Iowa Recommended Pass

Carson School of Theater and Film, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Apr 11, 2010 Knife Lincoln, Nebraska Basic Pass

The Carnage in the Corn

Nov 21, 2009 Quarterstaff Des Moines, Iowa Recommended Pass

Mid America Regional Renewal Workshop

Apr 26, 2009 Broadsword Lincoln, Nebraska Basic Pass
Apr 26, 2009 Rapier and Dagger Lincoln, Nebraska Basic Pass
Apr 26, 2009 Small Sword Lincoln, Nebraska Basic Pass
Apr 26, 2009 Broadsword and Shield Lincoln, Nebraska Basic Pass

Carnage in the Corn

Nov 21, 2008 Unarmed Des Moines, Iowa Basic Pass