Prop

A prop, formally known as a (theatrical) property,^[1] is an object actors use on stage or screen during a performance or screen production.^[2] In practical terms, a prop is considered to be anything movable or portable on a stage or a set, distinct from the actors, scenery, costumes, and electrical equipment.^[3]^[4]^[5]

^ Oxford Dictionaries Online Archived 2016-08-17 at the Wayback Machine "old-fashioned term for prop"
^ Roth, Emily (2017). Stage management basics : a primer for performing arts stage managers. Allender-Zivic, Jonathan, McGlaughlin, Katy. New York. ISBN 978-1-138-96055-8. OCLC 940795601.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
^ Nesfield-Cookson, Mary (1934). Small Stage Properties and Furniture. London: G. Allen & Unwin. p. 11.
^ Govier, Jacquie (1984). Create Your Own Stage Props. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall. p. 8. ISBN 0-13-189044-1.
^ Harris, Margaret (1975). "Introduction". In Motley (ed.). Theatre Props. New York: Drama Book Specialists/Publishers. p. 7. ISBN 0-910482-66-7.

[1] Oxford Dictionaries Online Archived 2016-08-17 at the Wayback Machine "old-fashioned term for prop"

[2] Roth, Emily (2017). Stage management basics : a primer for performing arts stage managers. Allender-Zivic, Jonathan, McGlaughlin, Katy. New York. ISBN 978-1-138-96055-8. OCLC 940795601.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)

[Nesfield-Cookson-3] Nesfield-Cookson, Mary (1934). Small Stage Properties and Furniture. London: G. Allen & Unwin. p. 11.

[Govier-4] Govier, Jacquie (1984). Create Your Own Stage Props. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall. p. 8. ISBN 0-13-189044-1.

[Harris-5] Harris, Margaret (1975). "Introduction". In Motley (ed.). Theatre Props. New York: Drama Book Specialists/Publishers. p. 7. ISBN 0-910482-66-7.

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