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PROP MASTER

January 18, 2025 by Victorious

JOB DESCRIPTION

PROP MASTER’S RESPONSIBILITIES: The Prop Master shall be responsible to CTOC for design of the props
for given production. Such responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following activities:

Participate in a production meeting prior to auditions. The production meeting will be
attended by the Director, Assistant Director, Set Technician, Costume Designer, Prop
Master, CTOC’s General Manager.

  • Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Script and no later than three (3) days following
    the first production meeting, the Prop Master shall notify CTOC’s General Manger and/or 2nd
    Vice President, of any additional needs they feel are required for the production that have
    not been addressed.
  • The Prop Master will determine the specific prop needs as outlined in the script and work with
    the Director to design a prop plot/spreadsheet appropriate for the show.
  • The Prop Master is responsible for providing a listing of any individuals or entities who should
    be listed in the show program for acknowledgement and/or appreciation to CTOC’s General
    Manager.
  • The Prop Master is responsible for ensuring that all necessary props for a given
    production are completed by the beginning of tech week.
  • The Prop Master is responsible for creating a property table at the performance venue and
    setting it up with the props. The Prop Master is also responsible for ensuring the props are
    stored at night as necessary.
  • The Prop Master must attend all dress rehearsals and be available to make repairs or
    changes to any props that are needed during tech rehearsal week.
  • The Prop Master is to work within the allotted budget and make purchases that are
    necessary to complete the prop plot of the show. All receipts must be provided to the
    CTOC Treasurer.
  • The Prop Master is responsible for ensuring all props are removed from the performance
    venue at the end of the last show. The Prop Master is also responsible for ensuring that
    within two (2) weeks after the last performance and strike of the set, the prop pieces are
    not only returned to the CTOC workshop, but the prop area is organized and cleaned.
  • The Prop Master is responsible for returning any rented or borrowed prop pieces to their
    rightful owners.
  • If an Apprentice Prop Master is identified, Prop Master will work with the Beyond the
    Stage CTOC Board Advisor to create tentative schedule & expectations for teen
    apprentice.

The Prop Master will be compensated in the amount of $650.00 to be paid during tech week.

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CTOC is an equal opportunity employer. CTOC’s policy is to afford equal employment
opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national
origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability,
sex, sexual orientation or age and to comply with applicable laws and regulations. All
employment decisions will be consistent with the principle of equal employment
opportunity.

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