Ever wondered what it takes to design props for a show? From how to compile a “stuff list” from the script; to what questions to ask during a production meeting; to curating a rehearsal props package; to navigating “whose department is responsible for that?”; to how to budget within a Borrow/Buy/Build model; and beyond; this crash course is perfect for directors, stage managers, scenic designers, producers, performers, and thrifting enthusiasts ready to hone skills in stage properties collaboration, communication, and craft.
Rachel Graf Evans (she/her) is a writer and theatre artist whose dramatic work explores love, identity, faith, connection, and adventure. She is an MFA Playwriting candidate at the Hollins University Playwright’s Lab. Her play CHERISHED won the 2022 David Shelton Award for KCACTF Region IV. RGE holds an MFA in Musical Theater Collaboration and a Graduate Certificate in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies from Temple University. She is a proud member of the Dramatists Guild and is currently based in Atlanta, GA, where she works as the Technical Director for Synchronicity Theatre. Stay tuned at www.rachelgrafevans.com