prop master/prop mistress

Description

Prop masters/mistresses setup, prepare, check and maintain objects used on stage by actors or other small movable objects called props. They cooperate with road crew to unload, set up and prepare the props. During a performance they position props, hand them over or take them back from the actors.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

No theoretical knowledge mapped.

Practical Skills

set up pyrotechnical equipment adapt props organise resources for artistic production understand artistic concepts work safely with mobile electrical systems under supervision safeguard artistic quality of performance prepare stage effects work ergonomically hand props to actors change over props prepare personal work environment use technical documentation work safely with machines manage stage effects follow safety procedures when working at heights prevent fire in a performance environment translate artistic concepts to technical designs ensure visual quality of the set use personal protection equipment preset props work with respect for own safety adapt to artists' creative demands maintain props build devices into props develop prop effects define prop building methods work safely with chemicals set up equipment in a timely manner maintain stage weapons manage personal professional development store stage weapons assemble the rehearsal set store pyrotechnical materials obtain stage weapon permits assemble performance equipment plan pyrotechnical effects mark the stage area modify scenic elements during performance train actors in the use of weapons instruct on set up of equipment manage consumables stock perform first fire intervention draw prop sketches keep personal administration purchase stage weapons prepare stage weapons plan weapon use on stage draw up artistic production consult with stakeholders on implementation of a production advise client on technical possibilities operate pyrotechnical control purchase props assemble scenic elements on stage design props store performance equipment develop professional network obtain pyrotechnic permits define prop materials organise stage work safely with stage weapons document your own practice