Props Review

What are properties, or props, in the context of this image?

• The set design and background elements on stage

• The lighting equipment used in a production

• The costumes worn by the actors

• Everything that is not part of the set, the lighting, or costumes

What are hand props?

• Props that are worn by the actors

• Props that are stored on the prop table

• Anything handled or carried by an actor

• Props that are issued to the actors

Which of the following would be considered a hand prop?

• A costume

• A script

• A lantern

• A makeup kit

What distinguishes personal props from other props?

• They are always made of metal

• They are worn or carried by a particular actor and issued to them

• They are used by all actors

• They are never used on stage

What do set props include?

• Only furniture

• Only pictures and curtains

• Furniture and objects that add to the look of the setting

• Only objects that actors do not interact with

What are "practicals" in the context of set dressing?

• Props that are never used on stage

• Props that actors handle frequently

• Props like lamps or chandeliers that work on stage as they do in real life

• Props that are only used for outdoor scenes

What are trim props?

• Props that are trimmed to size for the actor to handle

• Props that are used to trim the set

• A type of set dressing that hangs on the walls, such as pictures, window dressing, and curtains

• Props that are used to trim costumes

What are GREEN PROPS?

• Props designed to break on cue.

• Includes fogs, smokes, snow, etc.

• Are any plants, live or artificial.

• Costumes used by actors.

What do ATMOSPHERICS include?

• Costumes and makeup.

• Sound effects and music.

• Fogs, smokes, snow, etc.

• Lighting and special effects.

What are BREAKAWAYS?

• Props that are reused in multiple scenes.

• Props designed to break on cue.

• Durable props that last a long time.

• Props that are made from green materials.