Pen's Nest

Have you considered tring those electric-shock collars used for training dogs?

Oh, yes, many times. I actually did acquire a long pointy stick during last night's rehearsal, but most of the culprits were still out of reach.

I have no problem with making extra mugs - I'm engaged in doing a set basically all the same for my principals, and a bit of variety would not go amiss!

Ahah, thanks for the road info. I peered at the online map for ages looking for a key, but it didn't seem to have one. I spose Americans would probably know this stuff already...