Excerpts from a (possibly fictional) story featuring John Kent, a prop master from one of the earliest theatres in New York City during and after the American Revolution.
An illustration showing the evolution of the US flag through its history, as well as other information to help the prop master working in period plays where a flag is called for.
Terminology used in plastics can be confusing and counterintuitive.
A further look into how props were used in Ancient Greek theatre.
A look into the history and practice of making and using props in the traditional Japanese form of theatre known as Kabuki.
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.
