Name __________________ Period ____ Date _________

PROPS PROJECT
Props are a very important part of a show. They add to the characters and assist in dressing the set
and the show. Props for a show can be minimal or elaborate, depending on what the period of the
show is or how the director or technical director wants to use them.
Your PROPS PROJECT will be completed in 4 parts. The first two assignments relate directly
to what you would do if you were the PROPS MASTER or PROPS MISTRESS for a show. The
last two assignments are in the actual design part of the project. The project will be due in
parts.
The Prop Crew for a show is responsible for finding all the props needed for that show. They
can be directly or indirectly stated in the script.

PROPS IN SCRIPT (FORMATIVE GRADE) Go through your copy of the script and
highlight ALL the props. Some will be literal (you can see it listed in the script) and some
are implied (it is hinted at in the script). Make sure you highlight EVERYTHING! DUE BY
THE END OF CLASS Wed., Sept 11TH!

PROPS LIST (SUMMATIVE GRADE)Create a prop list using your script as a reference.
You should list the PAGE #, PROP, WHERE TO FIND IT (Make, Borrow, Buy, Find),
CHARACTER (who uses it), and NOTES (any special notes on what the prop should look
like, etc.) DUE BY THE END OF CLASS Wed., Sept. 11TH!

Sometimes if the item cannot be found in storage or be borrowed, the prop master/mistress is
responsible for making it.

PROP DESIGN (FORMATIVE GRADE)design ONE prop from the list of acceptable
props for the show. You need to give a color sketchdiagram and label any moving parts
or special construction that needs to be done. Analyze the scripts for anything special
the prop needs to do. DUE BY THE END OF CLASS Fri., Sept. 13TH!

PROP CONSTRUCTION (SUMMATIVE GRADE)construct the prop you designed from

FOUND ITEMS. Do not buy anything! Everything needs to be materials you find laying
around. It needs to be the final product, so paint it if needed. BE CREATIVE!! DUE AT
THE BEGINNING OF CLASS THURS., Sept 19TH!

Name ___________________________ Period _____ Date _____________

Made-Prop Design
What prop have you chosen to make from found items? ___________________________

Name ______________________________ Period _______ Date _______________

PROP EVALUATION
Instructions: So you made a prop. Answer the following questions evaluating your prop and the
process you went through to create it. Why did you choose this prop to create and explain your
design? How did you create your prop?share details from beginning to end. What problems
did you encounter when making your prop and what would you do different?

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Date______________

Properties AKA Props Notes

What are props?
Questions:

Props are all things

__________________________________ or used to
_________________ (decorate) the set.
Props help the audience know the
___________________, enhance
____________________________, aid the actor in
___________________________, and add
_________________ to the play
PROPS ARE NOT SCENERY
Props and scenery are _____________ the same thing.
Props are something the actor can
____________________________.
Props appear _____________________ on stage.
Scenery looks like it is ___________________ and cannot be
moved.
Types of Props
__________ ___________small items necessary to the
plays action that can be carried by the actor

__________ ___________large props.

__________ ___________props that serve to decorate the

set.

Literal Props vs. Implied Props

_____________ ______________ are _______________ in the
script, usually in the stage directions.
(Johnny picks up the axe.) He needs an axe.
Summary:

Questions:

_____________ __________ are not stated in the scripted,

but _____________________.
(Johnny is cutting wood.) This probably means he
needs an axe.
The Props Crew
Crewhead or Designer is called the
_________________________
____________________________________.
Responsible for ________________ all the props for the
show
Begin by _______________________ the script and
_________________________ all the props need.
Then make a ________________ _______________.
The Props List
This is a list of all the props for the show.
Usually includes the _____________, the ____________ you
can find it on, the ____________________ that uses it,
where you can get it, and any special notes about the
prop (color, things it needs to do, etc.)
Where to get props??
You can get props several ways:
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Summary:
Name _______________________________

Period ______________
Prop Rubric
PROP MADE: _________________________________________________
Looks like the Prop
_________/20
Creativity with Materials
_________/40
According to the script (functional)
_________/20
Neatness
_________/20
TOTAL POINTS
_________/100
Name _______________________________

Period ______________