One of the more fascinating scenes of this play is the archery scene. Having someone actually fire an arrow on stage in Shakespeare's day would have been amazing to see, but even today an audience would be on the edge of their seat. A bow is a weapon and is therefore dangerous. Having been a certified archery instructor I can tell you that it takes a long time to master the craft as with any hobby.
Should there be an actual firing of a bow for this production I highly recommend the use of a fight choreographer and of a certified, level 3 archery instructor. Like any other stage combat, staged archery can be controlled and executed safely. Here is a short video on stage archery, specifically as it applies to Love's Labor's Lost.
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