Thanks for the responses so far.
The actor does not die. But rather is injured/burned for the remainder of the act.
In terms of volume, I'd say a quart or so would be enough.
The oil is heated on the stove in a saucepan. Taken directly from there to be dumped on the actor...
Hi.
As much as I would often like to do this for real, I've now been asked to come up with an effect of pouring hot oil on an actor onstage ... and not up left in the corner... but down center.
The actor will scream and all. It is supposed to be hot oil on bare skin.
Also, another...
Hi.
Looking for guidance/plans etc. for building a live doorbell/buzzer box and a separate live phone ring box.
Purchase is not out of the question, if cheap enough.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
George Spalding