The story of when I got a theatrical weapons permit in New York City.
An 1888 article detailing some of the more dangerous effects used by the Metropolitan Opera at the time.
An 1888 article describes the construction of a singing dragon at the Metropolitan Opera.
An 1888 article describes the technical rehearsals at the Metropolitan Opera before a performance opens.
In an article from 1888, the property department at the Metropolitan Opera constructs a giant, breakable, flaming, papier-mache idol.
I am Eric Hart, former assistant props master at the Public Theater in New York City, and a longtime prop maker.
This site is a way to share my work and the things I've learned over the years. It's also a way to connect with other prop makers, props masters, and artisans, as well as a collection of all things of interest to props people from around the internet.
