Theater: Play Development: Props
Books in our Library
The Prop Master by
Call Number: PN2091.S8 M84 2008ISBN: 9781566081542Publication Date: 2008-04-01Whether you are a professional, volunteer or student prop master for a play production, this book will tell you how to build a props department, how to create props and how to work with the technical crew, designers, supervisors and performers.Making Stage Props by
Call Number: PN2091.S8 W556 2003ISBN: 186126450XPublication Date: 2003-03-01This highly illustrated guide covers planning, costing, and scheduling; tools and safety; working with wood, steel, and clay; making and repairing furniture; painting and finishing; and more.
Prop Table
Web Resources
- InstructablesFor a quick how-to on just about anything, this site is a must. Includes step-by-step instructions with many pictures.
- Ultimate Paper MachePaper mache is versatile and can be used for a wealth of different projects.
- Prop HandbookProp handbook from S*P*A*M (Society of Properties Artisan Managers)
- Mold making and castingContains a library of over 50 videos
- Theatre Props TableIncludes downloadable example of a props list and prop table set up. Also provides a Stage Management Tool Kit with essentials for backstage.