Assistant Prop Master

POSITION: Assistant Prop Master

REPORTS TO: Prop Master

DEPARTMENT: Playhouse

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Bachelor's degree in technical theatre (or equivalent experience) with a minimum of two years related work experience.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Assist Prop Master with props, budget and prop shop organization; Assist with the script analysis, research, design and construction of props, furniture and set dressings for all Playhouse events; assist in supervising backstage prop deck operations for Playhouse productions. The scope of the job may require working evenings and/or weekends, particularly prior to openings of theatre production presentations.

SKILLS: Supervisory skills are required. Skilled at fabrication, carpentry, sewing, upholstering, and general prop execution. Mechanical skills in the use of hand and power tools. The ability to read and understand ground plans. The ability to instruct on material relevant to the producing of properties is required.

EFFORT: The ability to lift and carry materials weighing 50 - 100 pounds on a daily basis is required. The position requires prolonged standing, frequent bending or stooping and climbing of steps and ladders. Must not have issues with heights.

DUTIES:

1. Assist in the script analysis, research, design and construction of props, furniture and set dressings for all Playhouse production/events.
2. Locate, purchase, borrow and return, props, furniture and set dressing not found in storage or readily constructed in-house.
3. Oversee student crews, work studies, and apprentices assigned to the prop shop.
4. Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for students and staff.
5. Neatly maintain properties and storage area.
6. Maintain a current knowledge of the methodology of building and crafting props and recommend equipment upgrades to the Director of Production.
7. Conduct weaponry protocol with productions utilizing guns or piercing weapons according to the weapons protocol found in the stage management packet.
8. Attend strikes and return all props to their place.
9. Provide assistance as needed for events.
10. Assist the Prop Master with the daily contact of stage manager and rehearsal/performance reports for notes concerning props, furniture or set dressing pieces that need to be procured, repaired or replaced.
11. Attend meetings as needed.
12. Follow tech protocol.
13. Complete any and all evaluations for props department in a timely fashion.
14. Responsible for adhering to budget and reporting all expenses to Prop Master.
15. Assume Prop Master responsibilities on individual productions if needed.
16. Attend all technical rehearsals and designer runs unless otherwise directed by the Prop Master.
17. Adhere to budgetary parameters.
18. Assist with the coordination of rentals, loans and exchanges of playhouse props to outside agencies.
19. Perform other duties as assigned.