Definition

1. Noun:
   • Property master: A member of the stage crew responsible for acquiring, maintaining, and organizing all props used in a theatrical, film, or television production. This role ensures all properties are correctly placed and available for actors during performances or filming.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The property master sourced an authentic 19th-century pistol for the period drama.
  • Before the scene, the actor checked with the property master to confirm the letter was in the correct drawer.
  • A good property master keeps a detailed inventory of every item used on set.

Advanced Usage

• "to work as a property master": To hold the job or position of a property master.
  • After years as an assistant, she now works as the property master for a major theater company.

Variants and Related Words

• Props master (n): A common alternative term for property master.

  • The props master is preparing the breakaway glass for the fight scene.

• Property department (n): The broader crew or division responsible for properties, overseen by the property master.

  • The request was sent to the property department for approval.

Synonyms

• Props manager: A person who manages theatrical properties.
• Prop coordinator: A person who coordinates the use of props.

Related Phrases

• To be in charge of props: To have responsibility for the properties.

  • As the property master, he is in charge of all props for the show.

• To run props: To manage the backstage handling of properties during a performance.

  • During the show, she will run props from the wings.

Noun

1. member of the stage crew in charge of properties