PERFORMING ARTS SAFETY VIDEOS





* Firearm Safety Onstage 

by Robert B. Chambers with the Theatre Arts Video Library

   Demonstrates the following aspects of gun safety for

theater: how guns work, firearms history, safety tests,

guidelines for using guns onstage, sound considerations,

and proper cleaning procedures.  For classes and

production groups in acting, stagecraft, prop crews, stage

managers, playwriting, directing.  For faculty, safety

officers, department chairs and all interested in onstage

safety.  (45 minutes)  Available from Theater Arts Video Library, 174 

Andrew Avenue, Leucadia CA 92024. Tel 800-456-8285.  Cost:$129.



* Introduction to Dance Medicine: Keeping Dancers Dancing 

by Susan Macaluso

    With Dr. William Hamilton, physical therapists Marika

Molnar and Katy Keller, and professional dancers from

distinguished dance companies.  Describes and illustrates

dancer injury, including: evaluation, diagnosis,

rehabilitation, prevention, and patient experiences.

(50 minutes) Available from Dance Medicine Education Fund, PO Box 572, 

Jackson Heights NY 11372.  Cost:$150.



* Therapeutic Exercises for Musicians 

by Richard Norris, M.D.

     Videotaped lecture and demonstration on exercises

beneficial to injury prevention and pain alleviation in

musicians.  Geared towards the uninjured musician, the

video features instrument-specific exercises, stretching

routines and strengthening techniques.  Source material

includes Yoga, Tai Chi, Dance and Orthopedics.

(60 minutes) Available from MMB Music, Contemporary Arts Bldg, 3526 

Washington Avenue, St. Louis MO 63103.



* Play it Safe: Introduction to Theatre Safety 

produced by the Theatre Arts Video Library

    With Dr. Arthur Wagner and David Fenner, this video

provides information on applicable safety laws and general

safety practices, as well as chemical hazards, personal

protective equipment, costume shop safety, and scene and

prop safety.  Play it Safe details many safety issues in a

comprehensible and visual way. (82 minutes) Available from 

Theater Arts Video Library, 174 Andrew Avenue, Leucadia CA 92024.

 Tel 800-456-8285.  Cost $129.



* Combat for the Stage and Screen Series 

by David Boushay

     A three-part video series showing specific stage combat

techniques.  Safety is the priority, with detailed instruction,

and both slow motion and real-time demonstrations.  Each

tape is 90 minutes (4 1/2 hours total time).  $225 for each

or $600 for all three.

1. Unarmed Combat - punching, kicking, and falling

techniques.

2. Medieval Weaponry - Time period weaponry including

broadsword, sword, shield and quarterstaff. 

3. Elizabethan Weaponry - Time period weaponry

including rapier, rapier with dagger, small sword, and

single dagger. 



Available from Theater Arts Video Library, 174 

Andrew Avenue, Leucadia CA 92024. Tel 800-456-8285.