Preparation
Read the final version of the script. Make notes about where props are used, reused, etc. Make a list, by scene, of each prop. Write down when it is reused, but make not of when it originally appears.
Direction
You will be required to attend weekly production meetings. When meeting with the director, ask the following questions about specifics:
1. What kind of dagger or sword?
2. How big do you want something, what color, etc.?
Getting Props
Ensemble Stock
All the props we have are in the office. We only keep costumes and set pieces in Walker, not props.
Rinaldi
Rinaldi has a massive supply of props. The personal responsible for it keeps changing, so ask an upperclassman familiar with Rinaldi who to get in touch with. Set up a meeting and you will get access to their stock.
Borrowing
We can borrow some things from MTG or GNS. Email their officer lists once you know what you are looking for.
Buying
If all else fails, try to construct your prop out of the materials available to you. You may need to buy some material or, in the worst case, you may need to buy the whole prop. Look for good prices.
Timing
Begin this and start gathering props as early as possible in the production. If there is a complicated prop you want it as early as possible in order to give the actor time to practice. This involved pulling rehearsal props, which are similar to the real props in structure and use, but not as detailed.
Props is a very time consuming job. Props takes several hours per week for the entire production. Be prepared to spend a lot of time doing this job.