Prop table

A table in the wings, taped and labelled with an outline for every prop, so actors find them and crew spot missing ones.

CrewActorsStage managers

PropsObjects the actors use or that dress the set. Hand props are carried; set props stay on the set.
PresetWhere every prop, piece of furniture and costume must be before the show starts. The preset list is checked every night.
Assistant stage managerThe stage manager's right hand backstage: props, presets, scene changes, actor tracking, and running the wings during the show.

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