Special Effects

Special Effects:

I don't want to feel like i have to tip toe around the subject area in my performance. I want to be sensitive towards it but not so much that it limits my performance. An idea i have been considering is exploring ways of portraying self-harm. I would like to physically show this during the performance.

I don't however want this to be cheesy or unrealistic. i feel that if i can't display it in such a way then maybe i shouldn't use it. I am going to start some trials instantly so i have time to practise and make a decision.

In terms of costume i will also need to have some existing scars as the characters is not self harming for the first time.