props master
Theater object wrangler
A props master is the person responsible for acquiring, organizing, and managing all props used in a theatrical, film, or television production.
They source or create objects actors handle or interact with—from furniture to weapons to food—and ensure props are available and consistent across scenes.
Also called property master.
Theater's hidden area
- stage managerTheater's behind-scenes coordinator
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- dress rehearsalComplete practice performance
- directorOne who leads
stagehand · set design · costumes · lighting · script · blocking · scenery · curtains
Monitoring location over time
- storageSpace for keeping goods
- organizationStructured group with purpose
- labelingAssigning identifying markers
- procurementObtaining goods externally
rental · returns · strike · load-in · continuity · maintenance · repair · archive
Deliberately untrue statement
- replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
- breakawaySudden separation from group
- papier-mâchéMolded paper-paste sculpture material
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
distressing · moldmaking · casting · rigging · preset · set dressing · period accuracy · sourcing
backstage
Theater's hidden area
- stage managerTheater's behind-scenes coordinator
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- dress rehearsalComplete practice performance
director · stagehand · set design · costumes · lighting · script · blocking · scenery · curtains · sound effects
tracking
Monitoring location over time
- storageSpace for keeping goods
- organizationStructured group with purpose
- labelingAssigning identifying markers
procurement · rental · returns · strike · load-in · continuity · maintenance · repair · archive · catalog
fabrication
Deliberately untrue statement
- replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
- breakawaySudden separation from group
- papier-mâchéMolded paper-paste sculpture material
upholstery · distressing · moldmaking · casting · rigging · preset · set dressing · period accuracy · sourcing · budget
- theater termsplay, actors, stage play, limelight, directing
- entertainment jobsactor, actress, producer, director, singer
- film crewcinematographer, director, gaffer, editor, grip
- movie creditsdirector, producer, writer, cast, editor
- theater jobsactor, director, playwright, choreographer, stage manager
- theater peopleactors, actor, directors, actresses, actress
props masterset designer
Theatrical environment creator
scenic designer · sound designer · actor · performer · costume designer
props masteractor
One who portrays characters
performer · lead actor · director · producer · production designer
props mastersound designer
Creates production's auditory landscape
lighting designer · composer · sound engineer · lighting technician · music director
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