We are an organization of professional performers who specialize in creating a totally immersive entertainment environment. Our specialty is providing shows in which your patrons feel as if they have stepped into a live movie, one in which the action is occurring all around them, and they are able to interact with the characters. Most of our shows have a heavy stage combat component, but that is not always the case.

Knights of Iron have written and performed five day long productions, and four stage shows as of August 2009. These have included:

Day long productions:

• Robin Hood (2001)
• The Three Musketeers versus the Pirate King (2002-2003)
• Legends Never Die (2004-2005)
• The Legend of King Arthur (2005-2007)
• The Adventures of Robin Hood (2008-current)

Stage shows:

• The Pirate Magic Danger Show (coproduced with The Ring of Steel) 2000
• Vampire Hunter (2002)
• Netherworld: Vampire Apocalypse (2005-current)
• The School of Villainy (2008-current)

Many of these have been performed for several years in a row for clients at their festivals. In addition to these shows, we have done countless smaller events, from performing our informative "school show" to providing characters for Corporate events.

Current best guess is over 3000.

Yes, they are, about 95% of the time. In some shows we will use a polymer or rubber weapon if we are significantly distant from the audience and it will not show, but, for the majority of our shows, the weapons are very real. They have been dulled to a rounded edge, but a 36-inch piece of steel is STILL a 36-inch piece of steel.

All Knights of Iron fights are choreographed, and heavily rehearsed. There is no other way to ensure that the plot will follow the exact course needed to engage the audience and be able to be replicated show after show.

All stunt work carries with it some bumps and bruises, that is the nature of the work, but we strive to make everything as safe as possible. In our history we have only had two injuries that required medical treatment and they were very minor with the performer continuing to finish the show.

Depends on the show, and the elements within it. Admittedly, Knights of Iron are expensive, but you do get what you pay for. Our attention to detail and level of professionalism is unmatched in the industry, and we will often spend more to costume a single character then other teams will on an entire show.

The day long scenario shows are the most expensive, as their large casts and extensive show elements increase the costs. The Musketeer shows (Three Musketeers versus The Pirate King, and Legends Never Die) are the most expensive, due to the extensive costuming and staging required. Robin Hood and The Legend of King Arthur are less expensive, as they have simpler elements.

Netherworld: Vampire Apocalypse falls somewhere in the middle, as it is self contained in terms of staging, and can be performed anywhere that has a 32' X 16' space with a 10 foot (or higher) ceiling, but this show needs to be moved and set up which takes man power and increases costs.

The School of Villainy is the least expensive show we have, as it is a two man swordfight/comedy show that requires far less costuming or staging.

The School Show is $500 base price, and discounts for multiple performances at the same venue. It demonstrates how stage combat is done SAFELY, and how everything you see on television and the movies is not real. We also bring in over $15,000 worth of weapons and armor that the students can examine. Our staff is very knowledgeable in regards to the equipment, and can answer all of the student's questions from metallurgy to historical context of the equipment.

Not at this time. There have been discussions of late of reentering that market, and we are actively looking for, and training, horses and riders. Look for updates in the coming several years in this front.

Our focus is entertainment, and with the exception of our school show, historical accuracy takes a backseat to pleasing our audience. None of the Knights of Iron are SCA members. That just is not what we do.

Pretty diverse. Many of our members hold advanced degrees, and those who are not full time professional performers work at a variety of occupations from business owners, to engineers, to stock brokers, to mortgage banking. Many of our performers make their living performing. When they are not onstage with us they can be seen in other shows in the Detroit area, in film projects, or in national touring companies.

Although Knights of Iron mostly draws from our pool of professional performers that we have worked with for many years, if we need a specific look, or talent that we do not have readily available, we will hold open auditions. Watch the website, or other online venues such as Facebook and Myspace for these announcements.

First we need athletic, in shape people. This is stunt work, and is very demanding physically. If you are not weight proportionate to height, are limited in cardio ability, or have limiting injuries, your ability to perform will be greatly reduced.

In addition, an acting background, or experience, is very helpful. It is easier to teach a good actor to fight than it is a fighter to act.

If you have questions that have not been answered here, please send them to info@knightsofiron.com.