"How far away will the closest audience member be? If the gun looks fake or like a toy, you lose everything that the moment should be. And it's a rifle isn't it? Jem and Scout are amazed at their father's…"
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Seeking advice for stage prop - the shotgun Atticus shoots in the stage version of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD.Thanks!Continue
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Phil Funkenbusch replied to Phil Funkenbusch's discussion Shotgun/Rifle prop"Thanks, Erich! I appreciate that info.
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Erich Friend replied to Phil Funkenbusch's discussion Shotgun/Rifle prop"Airsoft is a widely distributed manufacturer of plastic replica guns. Their detailing is superb and their cost is amazingly low. They make just about every kind of gun replica you can imagine."
Phil Funkenbusch replied to Phil Funkenbusch's discussion Shotgun/Rifle prop"Yes, that's why I want to make sure to do this right. Have heard lots of stories. Thanks, Scott."
Phil Funkenbusch replied to Phil Funkenbusch's discussion Shotgun/Rifle prop"I appreciate that, thanks!"
Scott Bloom replied to Phil Funkenbusch's discussion Shotgun/Rifle prop"As an actor who has had his nose singed by a blank fired at his face from about 4 feet away, and as someone who has done a little work in pyrotechnics for the stage, please, please make sure everyone is properly educated on handling even the most…"
Debra Krajec replied to Phil Funkenbusch's discussion Shotgun/Rifle prop"I have used Weapons of Choice before with mostly positive results."
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Debra Krajec replied to Phil Funkenbusch's discussion Shotgun/Rifle prop"Milwaukee Rep is doing this play NOW, runs thru mid March, I think.
Jim Guy, their propsmaster, is stellar, he might be able to give you advice. He is stage weapons expert.
Good luck.
Debra
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Phil Funkenbusch replied to Phil Funkenbusch's discussion Shotgun/Rifle prop"Thank you, Erich, I appreciate that information. I'm looking into the right kind of prop gun to rent or buy. If you have any ideas about that, I'd appreciate that, too. Thanks!
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Erich Friend replied to Phil Funkenbusch's discussion Shotgun/Rifle prop"Weapons management, blocking, and performer training are all key elements in planning the use of both passive weapons (knives, swords, sticks, clubs, etc.) and active weapons (guns, chainsaws, cannons, explosive devices, etc.). Your Weapons…"
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