Can anyone think of a safe way to do this? The following was sent out in yesterday's rehearsal report:
I know that there are shatter resistant lamps, but after a conversation with the SM I am still a little wary about this. A few concerns: 1) It sounds like the lamp has to be on when it gets knocked off the table. 2) It sounds like one of the actors may be barefoot. 3) It sounds like the fight scene may take them to rolling on the floor when the lamp has gone down.
So not only do I foresee a glass hazard, but also a electrical and fire hazard. If the cue doesn't get called in time to take out the lamp there is the possibility of setting costumes or scenery smoldering.
Thoughts?
Electrics:
- The lamp on the desk needs to be practical, MARGOT will turn it on when she goes to answer the phone on pg. 36. It will also be knocked off the desk during the course of the struggle so we will need to make sure the bulb has either been dipped or has its very own, special condom which will keep glass from going every which way when it hits the ground.
I know that there are shatter resistant lamps, but after a conversation with the SM I am still a little wary about this. A few concerns: 1) It sounds like the lamp has to be on when it gets knocked off the table. 2) It sounds like one of the actors may be barefoot. 3) It sounds like the fight scene may take them to rolling on the floor when the lamp has gone down.
So not only do I foresee a glass hazard, but also a electrical and fire hazard. If the cue doesn't get called in time to take out the lamp there is the possibility of setting costumes or scenery smoldering.
Thoughts?