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2) Collecting props will be an ongoing process. As you gather/make props, make a props cart that the Stage Manager can take to rehearsals. It is also a good idea to have rehearsal props for actors to use. An example would be index cards for any letters. See below for further details on getting props.
A) See child pages for details on making props.
3) One to two weeks before put-in, there will be a Costume and Props Parade where you will show the director the props you have. It is important for the director to see what the props will look like so they can make sure the props will work for the production, and look appropriate, so do your best to get as many props by then. Any props that you do not have by the Costume and Props parade, you should know where you will be getting them from and what they look like.
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If the prop you need is something people have in real life (like a locket), another option is to email actors and ensemble@mit.edu asking for whatever you need. This method has a low success rate so keep looking.
(4) BuyingMaking Props
If all else fails, buy materials to make the prop. If you do not have experience with things such as woodworking, feel free to ask a savvy ensemble member, or the TD for help with certain pieces. We have supplies on the bottom shelf to make props. Artist Supply in Central Square also has a wide selection of materials to make props including paint and fancy paper for making letters.There are also stores around Boston and Cambridge and you can ask upperclassmen for suggestions.
(5) Buying
If If making props is too difficult a task, the last resort is buying props. Amazon, and other websites are great places to find all sorts of things, but make sure the props will arrive in time for the production. There are also stores around Boston and Cambridge and you can ask upperclassmen for suggestions. Make sure you are not exceeding your budget as the Ensemble does not have large budgets.
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