Props are a very important part of every show, and the Props crew makes sure that every physical prop is ready for the production.

The props crew is responsible for the following:

• Reading the script and talking with the director to decide what props are needed for the show
• Drawing up a props list and finding the props needed for the show
• Coordinating with the sound and lighting crews if there are props that require specific lighting and sound needs
• Working with each actor to know which props they need, and when they need them
• Staying within the props budget, if pieces need to be purchased
• Keeping all props safe and clean, particularly if they are borrowed
• Checking the onstage props and props table before each show
• Having props ready for actors if they need to carry them onstage, and returning them to the props table when actors carry them off.
• Determining how many props people have to be at each show, and coordinating a schedule so that a crew is there each night
• Attending set strike, and returning all props to either the storage room or the proper owners after the production run ends