Responsible for anything the performer carries or handles. Responsible for buying, creating or modifying props.
What does working in this department look like?
The Props department makes, stores and prepares the props for the each days shoot. Works closely with the performers, the Director and the Set Decorating department on set.
What jobs are available?
- Property Master
- Assistant Property
- Lead Props Person
- Master Props Buyer
- Props
- Props Builder Props
- Truck Supervisor
- Assistant Property Master
- Props Buyer
- Property Master
- Prop Person
- Prop Maker
- Foreman Modeler / Sculptor (Props)
- Lead Props Person
- Journeyman (Props)
- Assistant Foreman (Props)
Skills needed
- Education in theatre design.
- Artisanship.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Firearms safety and gun license.
- Historical knowledge.
Experience
- Working experience in theatre design or in props or previous work experience in the Set Decorating department.
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