Here's the prop weapons (and also stage combat) agreement I've used for years. It's mostly geared towards a rental event coming into the theatre, but it will work for any event/show.
I've made it generic to any district, and left it in Word, so that anyone may adapt it to their specific situation.
I also address this issue in more detail in my book "High School Theatre Operations".
Good luck!
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Beth Rand, EBMS
Educational Lighting Designer
School Theatre Operations Specialist
District Auditorium Specialist for SVVSD
RandCDLLC@gmail.com Westminster, CO
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Original Message:
Sent: 09-22-2022 14:28
From: Julianne Kusmierczyk
Subject: The use of prop guns in Clue productions
Hi folx!
We recently acquired fabulous prop guns for our production of Clue, however our HR Director consulted with a School Resource Officer (SRO), an officer in our local police department, who advised against using any sort of prop gun that didn't look like a neon orange water gun. How have other schools and productions that have an SRO handled this challenge? Any advice would be much appreciated!
Thank you!
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Julianne Kusmierczyk (she/her)
Performing Arts Faculty
747.474.0224
Providence High School
511 S. Buena Vista St. Burbank, CA 91505
California Educational Theatre Association
CA
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