How Do You Depict A Switchblade Knife In A Production Of "Twelve Angry Men"?
We're performing "Twelve Angry Men." The script requires, as props, two identical switchblade knives. Switchblade knives are illegal. Are there legal stageprops available anywhere that look like switchblade knives? This is a commonly produced play. What does everybody else do?
Real budget: most prop stores should have switchblade and stiletto props...sorry, I don't have any links...a quick google gives several hits, but none of them seem to pan out as real stores...
Some budget: most gag gift stores have switchblade combs which could be modified (found on Amazon for $6)
Low or no budget: look up "switchblade gag gift" or "redneck switchblade," these are pretty simple clothespins, popsicle stick, and rubber band devices that, with a little paint, can provide respectable effect on stage. In westside story, we used plastic knives. The prop shouldn't make or break the play.
most likely. can you try a joke shop, sometimes they sell make believe weapons in their stores. you could maybe cut some wood out and shape it, BUT you would need to ask permission before hand.
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Good lord. Do NOT make one out of wood! Jeez almighty.
Is this hs? Make one out of cardboard & paint it.
Community theatre? Ask around: there may be another theatre that could lend or rent you one.
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Don’t wanna get injured…
Real budget: most prop stores should have switchblade and stiletto props…sorry, I don’t have any links…a quick google gives several hits, but none of them seem to pan out as real stores…
Some budget: most gag gift stores have switchblade combs which could be modified (found on Amazon for $6)
Low or no budget: look up "switchblade gag gift" or "redneck switchblade," these are pretty simple clothespins, popsicle stick, and rubber band devices that, with a little paint, can provide respectable effect on stage. In westside story, we used plastic knives. The prop shouldn’t make or break the play.
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