Whats the best way to fake a fall and a head injury??!!!!?

Question

okay for theatre we're doing a "suprise" scene act that is supposed to actually look real. so everyone in my class needs to believe it totally. in the middle of a monologue im supposed to pretend to trip backwords and fall (backwords) and act like i hit my head and am in a concussion/i just hit my head and wont wake up...

wats the bets way (while im laying on the floor) to make it seem real. im supposed to breathe rite? since they arent related??? should i land in a weird position????!!

wat do i do??!!!

Answer 1

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It is really not a good idea to learn physical stage stunts in an online forum. Your theater teacher should know this stuff or should be bringing someone in who can show you how to do realistic falls without hurting yourself.

Source(s):

Over 5 years of classes at The Round House Theater in Maryland, and 2 years as a theater major at the University of Maryland (before I got smart and realized I'd be waiting tables the rest of my life if I graduated as a theater major)

Answer 2

fall with your face away from the audience (You wont crack up) . Let your butt and shoulder take the fall , not your head ROLL. (Think back roll)

Answer 3

Many times when you get a severe head trauma, your body does a lot of jumping and twitching around. I don't think you want to do that though. It may freak someone out.

Answer 4

Okay Sweetie, this is a difficult one but I shall try to help you.
First, find a couple that has been married for 25-30 years and
hang around the house on a Friday or Saturday night. After the
quota of Blue Ribbons have been absorbed watch the performance that takes place after they're well into the fray.
Keep your eyes glued on the wife after hubby has just threatened
to turn her lights off and you will witness the finest fake injuries
you have ever seen. Hope you remembered to bring the video
camcorder. HaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaLove ya and good night!

Source(s):

Watching my Mom and Dad while a youngster, being married
myself and being a former police officer and counselor.