property-man
Definition
Noun: - Theatre: A "property-man" is a person responsible for managing and maintaining the props (objects used on stage) in a theatrical production. This includes acquiring, storing, repairing, and arranging items such as furniture, weapons, food, and other stage accessories.
Usage Examples
- (The person in charge of stage objects prepared everything for the performance.)
- (She was employed to manage all the stage props.)
Advanced Usage
- "Property-man" vs. "prop master": While both terms are often used interchangeably, "property-man" is the older, more traditional term; "prop master" is increasingly common in modern theatre settings.
- The property-man, often called a prop master, must have a keen eye for detail. (The role is the same, but the title may vary by context.)
Variants and Related Words
- Property (n): In theatre, any object used on stage that is not part of the set, costume, or lighting.
- The property included a book, a lamp, and a teacup. (The stage objects were small and handheld.)
- Property department (n): The division of a theatre company that handles props.
- She joined the property department after training as a property-man. (She worked in the team responsible for props.)
- Property assistant (n): A person who helps the property-man with tasks.
- The property assistant fetched the missing vase for the scene. (The helper retrieved a needed prop.)
Synonyms
- Prop master: The person in charge of props in a production.
- Props manager: A modern term for the same role.
- Stage property keeper: A historical or formal term for the property-man.
Related Idioms
- "To be a property-man": Used figuratively to describe someone who manages small, essential details in any project.
- In our team, she is the property-man, always making sure nothing is missing. (She handles the minor but crucial items.)