As props coordinator for 130,000 my role was to organise what props were needed and when they were needed on stage. With all props being kept in the box that was upstage right, this meant all props had to be placed on stage in the box previous to the performance starting. Props were very significant for the performance, we did not use many but the ones we did use were important and extremely important to the performance. ‘The blade’ being the most important prop used. It was a difficult decision as to whether to use a knife or not. It was decided to use one and thankfully the props cupboard in the LPAC had a knife already blunted and ready for Emile to use. The props list below is set in table format with a breakdown of when it is needed and how it can be sourced. It also helps with budget as it allows us to see where we can make cuts with how we source many props.

The use of props within the performance gave each character a definition as to the emotion or motive they were intending on showing, examples of this can be seen with Emile using the knife to threaten Dwayne in which he states that; “i will! i want respect” (WAKEUP thearte, 2013,p. 41). This shows that he has taken all that he can he wants to be seen as a potential threat and someone that has power, this use of the knife in the performance extends on this and shows his struggle for power.

Production: 130,000

 This props list was created in order to create ease for the production team to see exactly what is needed for each scene, it also helps cast members organise what is needed and when. Though not many props were used the ones that were needed were important for representation. Due to obstacles with the budget using resources such as the props cupboard within the LPAC meant that these were available to use free of charge, the only prop that was needed that had to be brought was the top for Shanice in scene three and five, this was purchased by Jessica Clubbe, all other props were sourced from the performers themselves and the LPAC.

 

Work Cited

WAKEUP theatre, (2013) 130,000 an adaptation of Fallout by Roy Williams, Lincoln School of Performing Arts: Lincoln