Props: Getting the Authentic Look, the Unauthentic Way

Dressing stage sets is not always about finding a period piece and placing it in a convincing place

. Often it is much more about subtle subterfuge and tricking the senses.

Finding the perfect props for your show can be tricky at the best of times, but even if you find the perfect period piece that sums up the looks and even the themes you need to convey, it may look wrong when you finally get it on stage. Surprisingly, there is a lot more to choosing stage props than simply finding the exact item you need.

Lights and perspective may change how an item looks, while their juxtaposition within a dressed set may also make them stand out or look unrealistic. Therefore it may well be important to modify your props or have them designed specially, so that they end up looking more authentic than the item themselves.

Finding such an item or making it from scratch could potentially end up being quite costly. However, there is a good chance that you may be able to find the item to rent at a low cost from a company who specialises in stage props. They will have extensive experience in working out the best ways to achieve authenticity. Doing it yourself may end up leading to numerous aborted attempts, rising costs and a whole load of stress. Likewise, just plumping for something actually authentic may end up being a distraction or even seem totally incongruous.

Renting any set dressing, like costumes, will usually not just be more realistic, but also much more cost effective in the long run and if you've been struggling to create the perfect look on stage, this might just be the answer.

So if you want it to look right, sometimes it just simply needs to be wrong.

Props: Getting the Authentic Look, the Unauthentic Way

By: Adam Smith

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