Depending on the nature of the performance to be undertaken, certain stage props will need to be gathered together prior to the actual staging of the work.
Any number of items might be required in order to assist with the performance. Their presence may help underline a message – slides are often used in this way during presentations – or give emphasis to the event. For example, we can think of how the Presidential Seal on the front of the lectern immediately adds a touch of ceremony to any press conference.
Ensuring all props are in the right place for the occasion is usually the responsibility of the props manager in the theatre. In other settings this role will be covered by those directly involved in the performance.
No matter who takes charge, it is always worth the effort of each person concerned to spend a few minutes checking what they will need is where it should be. Standing in front of an audience without one’s props can render time in the spotlight a lonely experience.
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