Theatrical property
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A property, commonly shortened to prop (plural: props), is anything used during a performance. Props are used on the stage in theatre, and on the screen by actors in movies and television. A prop is anything on a stage or a set that is able to be moved. Props are not the same thing as theatrical scenery, costumes, or equipment
Anything that is used but is not part of the scenery (the set) is a prop, e.g., furniture, a book that an actor pretends to read, a pipe that they smoke. Food appearing on screen or stage is also considered a "prop".[1][2][3][4]
Props are looked after by a properties master. Sometimes, for small things like books, it is the actor who is responsible for the prop. This is called a "personal prop".
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[change | change source]References
[change | change source]- ↑ Nesfield-Cookson, Mary (1934). Small Stage Properties and Furniture. London: G. Allen & Unwin. p. 11.
- ↑ Conway, Heather (1959). Stage Properties. London: H. Jenkins. p. 11.
- ↑ Govier, Jacquie (1984). Create Your Own Stage Props. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall. p. 8. ISBN 0-13-189044-1.
- ↑ Harris, Margaret (1975). "Introduction". In Motley (ed.). Theatre Props. New York: Drama Book Specialists/Publishers. p. 7. ISBN 0-910-482-66-7.
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