PROPS IN DRAMA THEATER

NURUL SHUHADA
NUR INSYRAH
ABD HAFIZ

WHAT?
A property, commonly shortened to prop,
is an object used on stage or on screen by
actors during a performance or screen
production.
A prop is considered to be anything
movable or portable on a stage or a set,
distinct from the actors, scenery, costumes
and electrical equipment

TYPES OF PROPS
PERSONAL PROPS:
-An item that is used personally the
character. These are the props that are
carried on and used by a character such
as a handkerchief , mobile telephone or
shopping bags.
-when the prop person gives the prop to
the actor, she/he is then responsible for all
their personal props.

 PRE-SET PROPS
- these are props which are placed on the
set before the performance begins or
between scenes.
-these props are used by the characters.
These props are pre-set on the stage by
the props person or stage crew an have to
be in place at a set time in a set place,
such as the gun in the drawer or the diary
on the desk.

 DRESS PROPS
- placed on the set to enhance the visual
impact of the stage design (dressing the
set).
-only there for visual purpose and are not
used by the actors. For instance crockery
on a sideboard in a country house.

 REHEARSAL PROP.
- Used in rehearsal only.
-represent the actual prop.
-this is usually because the original is too
delicate or is being sourced or made.
-although the actor isnt using the real
props, it is very useful for the actor to get
used to having something in his/her hand.