Community Theatre Staff - Props Manager

The Lakeville Area Arts Center is seeking a Props Manager to join our team for upcoming productions. As a Props Manager, you will play a crucial role in bringing our shows to life by sourcing, acquiring, and maintaining all stage properties used by actors.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with directors to determine prop needs for productions.
• Research historical and cultural contexts to ensure accurate prop selection.
• Design and procure props for characters.
• Communicate with cast members regarding prop usage and care.

Successful candidates will have:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of theater production processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The Props Manager position is hired on a show-by-show basis. MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY 

• Participate in bringing the director’s vision for a production to fruition. 
• Plan with director (sometimes choreographer) to determine all prop needs. 
• Research historical and cultural context of the production in order to choose props from the appropriate time period and region. 
• Design and/or procure all props needed for each character.
• Collaborate with director to ensure appropriate props are secured.
• Communicate with cast members to ensure appropriate usage, care and storage of all props. 
• Manage and stay within provided props budget. 
• Communicate with Arts Center staff to purchase or be reimbursed for purchases. 
• Attend 1-2 evening rehearsals and pre-production meetings. 
• Place all props in appropriate storage locations and add them to Prop inventory.

  
RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS: 
The Props Manager 

• Is under the immediate general and technical supervision of the Arts Center Manager. 
• Responds to requests or inquiries from the production director, producer, and stage manager.
• Communicates and works effectively with other City personnel. 

 
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 

• Sharp eye for detail.
• Ability to work a variety of hours, including evenings.
• Self-motivated and task oriented.
• Ability to plan and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge about industry safety standards.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. 
• Proven work experience as a Props Manager or similar role.

 DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Relevant training, certificates or job shadowing.

Salary : $11