In The Phantom Of the Opera , Carlotta has a spray from a perfume-like bottled spritzed into her Mouth ?

There is a crystal bottle of somewhat amber liquid that is sprayed into Carlotta's mouth before she sings , What is that liquid ? Is it true that they used this in actual operas and theatres?In The Phantom Of the Opera , Carlotta has a spray from a perfume-like bottled spritzed into her Mouth ?
Mike-


There are numerous throat sprays for singers and they contain many different ingredients. Here are ads for some:





from SingerCity.com


VOCAL EZE PROFESSIONAL


THROAT SPRAY


Alcohol Free Herbal Supplement -


Hydrates, Lubricates and Dilates


Unique combination of herbs held in a lubricating glycerin and aloe base, rather than in the drying alcohol base common to throat spray products. This throat spray has also shown to be a bronchio-dilator to warm the lungs and increase oxygen uptake and a strong respiratory anti-viral/bacterial spray which stimulates immunity.*





INGREDIENTS: Proprietary blend of Marshmallow root+, Osha root%26gt;, Licorice root-, Echinacea purpurea root+, Propolis-, Echinacea purpurea flower+, Ginger root%26gt;, Echinacea angustifolia root+, Echniacea purpurea seed+.





Other ingredients include Aloe Vera Gel, Wildflower Honey, Natural Flavors, Vegetable Glycerin, Spring Water.





SUGGESTED USES: Hold spray nozzle close to the mouth, spray 1-2 times into the throat as needed. Spray more frequently when in need.





*Manufacturer Statement: This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.





ENTERTAINER's SECRET


THROAT SPRAY


Hydrating spray for the dry, hoarse or sore throat that quickly improves throat comfort and vocal quality.





INGREDIENTS: Entertainers Secret is formulated to resemble natural secretions. Sodium carboxymethylcellulose, aloe vera gel and glycerin - each a proxy for a naturally secreted type of mucus (globular, strand and sheet) - are blended into a buffered, aqueous hypertonic solution. Unlike some other sore throat remedies, it does NOT contain numbing anesthetics, alcohol, antiseptics, analgesics, antihistamines, decongestants, anti-inflammatory agents or any other ';medicinal'; ingredient that can produce unwanted side effects. The improved honey-apple flavor imparts a pleasant mellow taste.





DIRECTIONS FOR USE: Spray in the back of the sore or dry throat while sayin g';AH-H-H';. For relief and irritation deep in the throat, take a quick breath inward while spraying. To insure that the upper throat is reached: tilt the head slightly backward and spray twice into each nostril while quickly inhaling. Any brief ';tingling'; sensation will be quickly replaced by a pleasant soothing feeling. spray liberally and repeat as often as necessary to eliminate dryness.





WHY NOT JUST DRINK WATER?


Drinking lots of water is good, a healthy and a smart idea for many reasons. Before extended periods of vocalizing one should drink a lot of water. But the water passes through the esophagus into the digestive system and must get into the circulatory system before it can be delivered to specific dehydrated areas such as the throat or larynx. Very little ingested water comes into direct contact with these dehydrated surfaces. Plus the body's mucous-secreting glands often just can't produce enough replacement moisturizing materials quickly enough to keep up with the increased need.





6 Flavors:


- Original


- Natural Peach


- Cherry Apple


- Honey Lemon


- Mint


- Pina Colada


CLEAR VOICE VOCAL SPRAY


Soothes tired voices, relieves


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Keeps your voice crystal clear.


Soothes, moisturizes and strengthens.


4 flavors to choose from.


Recommended by many professional singers, including hard rockers!


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Citrus/Honey


Singer's Saving Grace Throat Spray


NOW ALCOHOL FREE





Ideal for sore throats, laryngitis, pharyngitis, hoarseness, cough, expectoration of thick mucus and a feeling of dryness in the throat. A blessing for singers, preachers, teachers or anybody with a sore throat from singing, screaming, cheering, shouting or talking loudly for a long period of time. Also for sore throats at the beginning of a cold or as an aftermath of a lung infection.





Ingredients: Yerba Mansa, Collinsonia, Licorice, Jack-in-the-pulpit, Echinacea Angustifolia and Ginger.





Other ingredients:Glycerin, water, citric acid, gum arabic and gum tragacanth, honey, essential oils and natural flavors. (There is no Osha in this product. Osha only found in the professional strength flavor.)





Alcohol-Free Singers Saving Grace庐 is Also available in Professional Strength.





Dose: Spray two or three times directly into the mouth every one to four hours. Not to exceed 20 times a day.





I hope this helps.In The Phantom Of the Opera , Carlotta has a spray from a perfume-like bottled spritzed into her Mouth ?
Answer # 2 offers very detailed info. and the issue is completely individual and personal to the actor/singer.





I've worked with two Divas who did things others might have found odd. One used just a teaspoon of honey, the other wanted fresh, Chocolate Ice Cream.





No offense to Stars, but any actual benefit might be negligible. Regarding Opera, or even general Choral performances, there may be a days break between, AND in rehearsals, so often the singer ';MARKS'; the performance, to save the voice.





Unless specific to any context of that play, or any reference to it as part of the plot, I suspect it was included as a natural situation a singer effects for themselves, no matter the formulation of any substance.
not sure of the impetus for your question but i do want to point out that the spays used for vocal performers can sometimes be a little detrimental. in a lot of cases, there is a numbing agent that allows you to take away the feeling in your throat so that a performance is easier to get through. however, the soreness is derived from the chords coming together, which, despite the spray, still happens even with the spray. you can cause more damage to your chords this way because you're not doing anything to heal the situation...just numb your throat so you can do more damage and you won't feel it. this may not have even been a necessary answer but hey...now you know!
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It's called atomizer I believe. Thats what I read in the screenplay.
yes back in the 1800s understudies would put it in a drink so they could do the part!