Hi everyone! I’m currently working as an ASM on a pantomime production of Cinderella in the UK, and I’m trying to figure out how to create a particular prop effect. Basically, one of our characters eats soap, and as a result, she occasionally coughs or opens her mouth and bubbles come out! This happens three times throughout the show. I’m struggling to find a practical way to achieve this effect, so I’d love some suggestions! Ideally: The bubbles need to look like they’re actually coming out of her mouth. The mechanism needs to be as small and discreet as possible so the audience can’t see it. The actress needs to be able to activate it herself. It needs to be reliable and repeatable for a long theatre run. Ideally, nothing needs to go inside her mouth. One idea I’ve been exploring is using a clear tube hidden in her hair and running over her ear (similar to a headset microphone), connected to a small squeeze bulb or air pump concealed in her costume. The idea would be to have a tiny bubble-producing attachment near the corner of her mouth. However, I’m not sure how to make the actual bubble-producing mechanism work, especially without having to constantly dip it in bubble solution. I’ve also looked at miniature bubble guns and machines, but most seem too bulky to conceal convincingly. Has anyone ever created something similar, or does anyone know of an existing miniature bubble mechanism that could be adapted? I’m very open to completely different ideas too! Any advice, product recommendations, or examples of how this has been done professionally would be massively appreciated. Thank you!   submitted by   /u/LowSeaworthiness2442 [link]   [comments]