Jgoody Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 Hi I'm working on a show that requires an actor to appear to urinate on stage (with his back to the audience!) I'm assuming the best way forward is for him to conceal a device/gadget that can squirt a convincing stream of water at the appropriate moment. Does anyone have any experience making this work? Specifically, any ideas on what I can use as the squirting device? Many thanks! J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seano Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 any ideas on what I can use as the squirting device? Hydration pack (meant for walkers/runners etc.. and usually sold through outdoorsy type places). The big brands are CamelBak and Platypus, but there are lots of others around. Shouldn't be too tough to find one with a bite-valve that's easy to pinch between finger and thumb, and position the bladder so it can be squeezed under one arm. Some bite-valves have a secondary thingamabob to close them off securely when they're not in use - might be fiddly, but then again could help to prevent any unwanted pre-wee leakage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinE Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 This reminds me of a scene from 'Withnail and I'. I think they used a fairy liquid bottle and tube, not sure how practical that is in reality! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 http://www.blue-room.org.uk/index.php?showtopic=51397 PAges of ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgoody Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 any ideas on what I can use as the squirting device? Hydration pack (meant for walkers/runners etc.. and usually sold through outdoorsy type places). Many thanks, all! The hydration pack seems to be working well! Just a question of mastering the direction of aim... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistermorton Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 As in life ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBoomal Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 As in life ... Perhaps you should take into account the age of the performer. If over 40 than a gentle stop start weak stream complete with noises of frustration. If under 35 then a good powerful full on stream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkPAman Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 If over 40 than a gentle stop start weak stream complete with noises of frustration.Speak for yourself!. Reminds me...... An actor friend, required to wet himself, had a small bag in a pocket with a tube arrangement. Half a cup of water was all it took to produce the desired dark patch on his light coloured trousers. But one night he forgot to fill the bag. No problem, he'd had several cups of tea, so could do what was needed. Except that once one starts, it can be very difficult to stop. By the end of the scene, he had filled a shoe, was making squelching noises as he walked, and a small stream was heading towards the pit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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