Property master
& set dresser

The Property Master is responsible for pulling, purchasing, creating, or otherwise acquiring props and set dressing for a production in accordance with the script, direction from the Director, and input from the Scenic Designer. Property Masters are often called upon to create items from scratch, so strong crafting abilities are a must as well as good artistic and historical sensibilities.

Larger shows may also employ a Set Dresser as part of the Properties team. A Set Dresser is responsible for pulling, borrowing, renting, or fabricating decorative and functional items to populate the set. This can include books, knick knacks, pictures and photos for walls, furniture, and rugs. As with Property Master, they are often called upon to create or give faux finishes to items for the set.