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Title:Prop Master : A Guidebook for Successful Theatrical Prop Management
Author:Amy Mussman. Illustrated by James Mussman
ISBN:1566081548 : 9781566081542
Illustrations:b/w illus
Format:Paperback
Size:140x215mm
Pages:185
Weight: .482 Kg.
Published:Meriwether Publishing - April 2008
List Price: 13.5 Pounds Sterling
Availability:In Print
Subjects:Theatre; drama


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 is a lot more to propping a show than many theatre people realise. The twelve 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 twelve chapters: What Are Props?; The Prop Master; Interacting with Other People; A Successful Work Environment; The Prop Shop; Collections and Files; The First Steps of the Building Process; Start "Propping"; Rehearsals and Performances; Safety; Timeless Tips and Techniques; Basic Theatre Terminology. Amy Mussman has over ten years of experience working as prop master for professional theatre companies.

Introduction; What Are Props?; The Prop Master; Interacting with Other People; A Successful Work Environment; The Prop Shop; Collections and Files; The First Steps of the Build Process; Start "Propping"; Rehearsals and Performances; Safety; Timeless Tips and Techniques; Basic Theatre Terminology: A Glossary of Sorts.