Props
What is it called when the prop will need to be replaced every night? (Eaten food, Torn up paper)
Consumable
The Director is worried about the chairs giving actors splinters. What should you do?
Respond to the report and show you care, Take the prop back and sand it down to prevent splinters, Test the prop yourself before delivering it!
Who should track your budget?
You should! you do not wanna find out your overbudget after the production manager!
What kind of Prop Cigarettes are allowed on stage?
Anything that does not Vape, Smoke, Or carry a flame.
Why should you provide extra prop pencils, business cards, and notebooks?
Actors and Run Crew lose these easily
What is the order for obtaining a prop? (Buying, Borrowing, ETC.)
1. You have it
2. Amazon
3. Making it
4. Walmart, thrift,
5. Craigslist, Ebay, Facebook market
6. Renting
7. Borrowing
8. Stealing ):
When should Doofers be dropped off?
Before the first rehearsal
Why do props lead need to go to designer run?
To make sure all props are being used correctly
How does the university approach using Glass on Stage?
No Glass on Stage!
The Director wishes the fabric on the couch was red, not blue, what should you do?
Reupholstery
If you are making paper props, where should you get them printed and how do you charge that to the props budget?
you send your prints to the Otterbein Copy Center, You CC the Production manager, and ask them to charge it to the theatre department! (all in the email)
The Max amount of time you can wait before responding to the rehearsal report
1-2 Business days
Should you give the stage managers and Directors editing access to your spreadsheet?
NO!
What is one of ONLY instances while propping that you do not use tax exemption paperwork
What is the biggest concern when using antique teacups that actors will need to drink out of?
Lead!
How do you get a receipt if you are buying off Facebook marketplace
You Take a paper receipt book with you, and have the seller sign it! (Hannah and Stone will provide)
On a Rehearsal Report, what other categories should you be looking at besides props?
Only correct if they say "All of them!"
Name 8 Things you should include on your props list
Name, Actors, Number, Scene/Act, Page Number, Hand/Furn/Dressing, How you are obtaining it, Doofer/Final, Links, Prices, Notes,
You have a class during a production meeting. Who should you email to let them know?
Hannah Hahn (the Production Manager)
What is Barrel Staving?
Using thin strips of wood to achieve a circular shape (How Barrels are made!)
You are propping a show with real food, if tech is 7 days, 3 dress runs, and the show has 3 performances. When do you do you need to provide food?
1 Food Run (in Rehearsal phase), All Dress Runs, and All performances.
Who should you attach to an email regarding a furniture Prop? (assume there is no prop designer)
Scenic Designer, All Stage Managers, All Asst. Stage Managers, Director(s), TD, Prop Assistants (if applicable),
You are doing food props, what should you do first?
Contact the Actors and/or Stage Managers to check for any allergies
What is the name of our off-sight storage unit? (bonus if you can tell me the code to get in!)
Westerville North Self Storage (1847)
How would you reinforce an antique couch for an actor to stand on?
Rip out the bottom of the couch, through some plywood in there, and seal it back up!