Anna Warren just pointed me to this incredible resource:
The Properties Directors Handbook: Props for the Theater, written by Sandra J. Strawn.
There’s a lot of information here. It’s more like a book than a website. Everything you wanted to know to get started as a properties director is here. It’s also one of the most up-to-date resources on props, and it’s extensively illustrated as well. She includes photographs from a number of professional theatres across the country, such as Actors Theatre of Louisville, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, The Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis, and the Seattle Repertory Theatre.
It’s so good, I’ve added it as a permanent link on the sidebar.
- The Influence of Properties upon Dramatic Literature, 1889
- A brief discussion of props in theatre circa 1889.......
- USITT Tech Source
- Jean Burch pointed out various USITT resources on her blog. One site she mentioned was their Tech Source......
- Review: The Theater Props Handbook
- My review of Thurston James' seminal text written 23 years ago.......
- Review: The Prop Master
- Amy Mussman's book clearly defines the duties and expectations of a prop master in a theatrical setting.......
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