Properties Manager

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and reliable person, perhaps with a crafts background, to fill this position. Duties include:

• Arrive at the theatre at least one hour prior to curtain to prepare for show.
• Keep a props list to use during dress week and all performances.
• Manage props during tech and dress weeks and all performances and ensure all props are returned to the props cabinet at the end of each rehearsal and performance.
• Place and collect props onstage before top of show, during acts, during intermissions, and at end of show.
• Keep props cabinet organized.
• Dress set pieces (e.g., bedspreads) at top of show and during intermissions.
• Hand off or receive props offstage during acts.
• Change batteries on any props as needed before each rehearsal and performance.
• Make minor repairs to props as needed during dress week and all performances. Or solicit the help of someone more knowledgeable to ensure that props are ready for use.
• Wash props dishes and glassware to ensure sanitary use of props.
• Take direction/request notes from Director, Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, and Production Manager at end of each rehearsal.
• Strike and store all props after run of opera.