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The Prop Master - A Guidebook for Successful Theatrical Prop Management

Amy Mussman Price: $19.95

Whether you are a professional, volunteer or student prop master for a play production, this book reviews what a demanding theatre tech position this is

There's a lot more to propping a show than many theatre people realize and the 12 chapters of this book provide clear definitions of the job in action

They tell how to build a props department, how to create props and how to work with the technical crew, designers, supervisors and performers

Until now there has been no comprehensive manual or guidebook like this to lead a prop master through the entire process

No prop master should work without this guide as a ready reference to solve many unexpected problems

The book is divided into 12 chapters ...

  • 1. What Are Props?
  • 2. The Prop Master
  • 3. Interacting with Other People
  • 4. A Successful Work Envlronment
  • 5. The Prop Shop
  • 6. Collections and Files
  • 7. The First Steps of the Building Process
  • 8. Start "Propping"
  • 9. Rehearsals and Performances
  • 10. Safety
  • 11. Timeless Tips and Techniques
  • 12. Basic Theatre Teminology

    A comprehensive guidebook with clear definitions of the the job in action

    This title is also available as a DVD by clicking here
    9781566081542

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