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What should prop person know about the play? |
When prop is being used How to safely handle the props Where the props live before, during and after the show |
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Proper procedure for laying ground cloth? |
Sweep and French mop Wash hands Someone on each corner Do not walk on with shoes |
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How do you handle firearms? |
Placed in a weapons lock up and checked frequently for safety, only handed to actor as they prep to go onstage.
Must have trained fire safety person standing by with extinguisher and notify and get the ok from the fire dept ahead of time |
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How do you preserve food props? |
Store properly so it doesn't go bad/get anyone sick. -put in fridge, freezer, dry place, Tupperware or plastic bag. Label so no one accidentally eats it or throws it away.
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Whats a consumable? |
Food or something to be consumed Letter to be torn up-something consumed and thrown out after show, need new one Chairs that break or things that shatter Anything that needs to be thrown out and replaced at end of every show |
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What are some things to do/be aware of reguarding Foodprops? |
Always have extras Serve non alcoholic, non caffeinated Check actors allergies Clean up after any spills, stains etc |
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Whats a hand prop? |
Anything picked up and/or carried around by actors
Ie-staff, food, weapons |
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What are personal props? |
Props assigned to a certain actor
Ie-glasses, wallet |
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What are set props? Examples? |
Furniture |
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Trim props |
(Type of set dressing) Props on walls like pictures Props on floor like carpet |
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What are Greens? |
Plants |
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What are mechanical special effects? |
Any effect not plugged in |
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Examples of atmosphere? |
Fogs, smoke, snow |
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How to handle dry ice? |
Wear gloves Broken up before placed in fogger Stored properly |
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Whats a Cradle? |
Snow drop device
Matty snowflake (personal joke, dont write on test) |
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Breakaway |
Prop that breaks on cue |
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Jobs of a property person |
Set orch pit Stands and chairs for orch Place piano, raise and polish Clean, manage, maintain and move props and sets Place lecturn and water Lay and tape dance floor Sweep and mop Coffee and donuts |
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What does a prop do for show |
Fill space Helps actors be in character Contribute to look and feel of show Add character info Helps audience interpret show |
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Fire safety |
-Have working fire extinguisher and person trained on it at hand at all time flame is lit. Responsible person designated for handling, placement and safe use of fire and must also always have line of sight to fire -everyone involved should be notified ahead of time -secure open flame fire fixture -keep flammable and combustion items away -make sure soft goods, set etc are fire proof tested. Fire retardant applied. -know evacuation plan |
