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Looking for ideas to make the murder weapons in Clue, On Stage work. The script calls for the lead pipe and wrench to protrude from the actors' heads, and as such need to be realistic, quick-to-attach to the actors, and sturdy enough to not fall off while the 'corpses' are moved. 

What has worked for your productions so far?

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Josh Kauffman
Teacher, Thespian Society/Drama Club sponsor
Winfield City Schools
Winfield, AL
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We didn't worry too much about the weapons staying attached.  We just bloodied up Body really well, covered the pipe in blood too. That way when he falls on Peacock the blood transfers, and the pipe is just left on. the floor. Audience loved it, nobody complained. They were more impressed with the falling chandeliers, and that was more important to us.

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Jason Huffman
Pittsburg High School
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-11-2021 12:57
From: Josh Kauffman
Subject: Clue On Stage weapons

Looking for ideas to make the murder weapons in Clue, On Stage work. The script calls for the lead pipe and wrench to protrude from the actors' heads, and as such need to be realistic, quick-to-attach to the actors, and sturdy enough to not fall off while the 'corpses' are moved.

What has worked for your productions so far?

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Josh Kauffman
Teacher, Thespian Society/Drama Club sponsor
Winfield City Schools
Winfield, AL
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Hi there,
Our Engineering class fabricated the weapons on their 3D printer. The results were lightweight, and after some artful painting, looked great.
Debbie
West Windsor-Plainsboro HS North

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Deborah Goodkin
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-12-2021 09:00
From: Jason Huffman
Subject: Clue On Stage weapons

We didn't worry too much about the weapons staying attached.  We just bloodied up Body really well, covered the pipe in blood too. That way when he falls on Peacock the blood transfers, and the pipe is just left on. the floor. Audience loved it, nobody complained. They were more impressed with the falling chandeliers, and that was more important to us.

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Jason Huffman
Pittsburg High School

Original Message:
Sent: 06-11-2021 12:57
From: Josh Kauffman
Subject: Clue On Stage weapons

Looking for ideas to make the murder weapons in Clue, On Stage work. The script calls for the lead pipe and wrench to protrude from the actors' heads, and as such need to be realistic, quick-to-attach to the actors, and sturdy enough to not fall off while the 'corpses' are moved.

What has worked for your productions so far?

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Josh Kauffman
Teacher, Thespian Society/Drama Club sponsor
Winfield City Schools
Winfield, AL
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Yes, I think the option with a 3D printer seems to be the best option. And fast production and there will definitely not be such a situation as with Alec Baldwin...

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Anna Nikolson
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-12-2021 09:35
From: Deborah Goodkin
Subject: Clue On Stage weapons

Hi there,
Our Engineering class fabricated the weapons on their 3D printer. The results were lightweight, and after some artful painting, looked great.
Debbie
West Windsor-Plainsboro HS North

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Deborah Goodkin
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North

Original Message:
Sent: 06-12-2021 09:00
From: Jason Huffman
Subject: Clue On Stage weapons

We didn't worry too much about the weapons staying attached.  We just bloodied up Body really well, covered the pipe in blood too. That way when he falls on Peacock the blood transfers, and the pipe is just left on. the floor. Audience loved it, nobody complained. They were more impressed with the falling chandeliers, and that was more important to us.

------------------------------
Jason Huffman
Pittsburg High School

Original Message:
Sent: 06-11-2021 12:57
From: Josh Kauffman
Subject: Clue On Stage weapons

Looking for ideas to make the murder weapons in Clue, On Stage work. The script calls for the lead pipe and wrench to protrude from the actors' heads, and as such need to be realistic, quick-to-attach to the actors, and sturdy enough to not fall off while the 'corpses' are moved.

What has worked for your productions so far?

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Josh Kauffman
Teacher, Thespian Society/Drama Club sponsor
Winfield City Schools
Winfield, AL
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