Employment

1. assume all responsibilities common to properties coordination;
2. consult and meet regularly with Technical Director, Director, Scenic Designer;
3. attend production meetings;
4. adhere to budget provided by the Playhouse;
5. create, maintain, and organize the production prop list;
6. keep prop construction and storage areas organized and cleaned;
7. source and acquire hand props and consumable props as needed;
8. coordinate furniture and set dressing with Technical Director and staff;
9. meet established production deadlines for pulling rehearsal props
10. consult with stage manager and technical director on best placement of prop tables backstage;
11. have final props prepared on Friday before Tech, including prop tables organized and labeled; 
12. instruct actors and stage crew on proper use, care, and maintenance of props (with the Stage Manager and Tech Director);
13. adhere to prop safety protocols, including the use of weaponry, smoking devices, and any other prop deemed in need of safety protocols;
14. track rehearsal and performance reports to fix or replenish props before preshow schedule for next performance; 
15. attend strike and coordinate return of props;
16. adhere to all rules and safety guidelines of the theatre, as well as scene shop etiquette rules;
17. help maintain a professional, positive, safe [both physical and mental] environment for rehearsals and performances;
18. be mindful of actor and stage crew volunteers’ time;
19. adhere to the the Playhouse’s boundaries regarding finances, resources, personnel, and Playhouse staff time;
20. understand and respect that the Playhouse staff is always working on more than one show at a time and will prioritize show needs appropriately;

The Executive Director retains final artistic authority and may make adjustments to serve the best interests of the Playhouse, while honoring the contractor’s role and creative contributions.

Stipend starts at $800.