Actor In Coma Following Onstage ‘Lynching’ Accident
An Italian actor has been left in a coma after a scene that involved his character being lynched went horribly wrong in front of a live audience.
According to a report on The Times, Raphael Schumacher, 27, was accidentally strangled by the rope around his neck and lost consciousness while appearing in the play ‘Mirages’ at the Teatro Lux in Pisa. He’s said to be “seriously ill”.
Police sealed off the theatre and have launched an investigation into how the stunt went wrong. Schumacher should have been stood on a box and wearing a body harness to ensure he was never at risk from strangulation, but it appears something went seriously awry.
One actor reportedly said: “The noose should have been fake and a harness should have caught him if he fell. I cannot explain how an incident like this happened.”
‘Mirages’ is a six-scene play that takes place in various locations throughout the Teatro Lux, with the audience following the cast around the venue. The stunt had been performed without incident earlier that day.
A member of the audience is said to have raised the alarm when they noticed Mr Schumacher’s body trembling.
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