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The Textbook of Stage Violence

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Here are some articles and handouts you might find helpful. Some are crucial to the safety of your actors and some are just for good general knowledge.

What is caliber?

What in the world is a 38, and why is it different than a 45?

 

On the use of prop firearms:

Firing or non-firing, what every actor should know about handling firearms on stage

 

Operating the percussion firearm:

If you've never dealt with ball & cap guns before, here's a primer.

 

Care and feeding of the sword:

Just some basic points for keeping your sword healthy

 

On the use of combat swords:

Swords break with use. Here are some tips to keep damage to both weapon and actor to a minimum.

        Wearing the Sword:

        A little review of sword placement through western history

        The Weapons of Macbeth:

        Some choices that have been made when arming the Scottish play..

A run-down of the guns used by the characters and what we have that you might be able to use.

The props for "Deathtrap"

The list for this show goes on and on. Do you need all of this stuff?.

Why are our boxes so ugly?

Our efforts to try for a healthier planet

What about "non-guns"?

You keep hearing about them. What are they?

What about "cap-guns"?

Some directors insist that they want caps rather than blanks. What's the difference?

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