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My name is Michael. I'm a Freelance Props Master, Props Artisan, Set Dresser, Jack of all trades, for Theatre, Television, and Film.

Joined August 2012
fun evening brainstorming with a friend about how to make wind blown ice for HS show in TX. What do you guys think?
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Listen to @jayduck9 kids. He's good at teaching the Props.
Ever watch a movie and swear you've seen that prop before? m.mentalfloss.com/article.ph…
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Need to make an old rusty Pipe? Kenneth Thompson has a great technique. PVC, torch, amber shellac, paint and water. youtu.be/O7KTEGYUuyE
It is in fact possible to get props for propping a prop. #pointlesswordplay #theatre #props
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But seriously. I dont care who you are or what you do. You should own this book by @ericbhart: amazon.com/The-Prop-Building…
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Job opening for Assistant Props Shop Supervisor at Julliard: juilliard.edu/about/job-open…
Been taking a break from props. Break over. #noactinggigsatpresent
When God closes a door on stage, a props person has to make the window open by itself.
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I hope everyone had a nice day off, though. I mean, I worked, because there's no holidays in #summerstock. #nosleeptilaugust
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If a prop tree falls in the woods and no ones around to hear it, .... we'd still have to fix it. #props
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I wish directors would change their minds more the day before tech/shooting. #saidnooneever
Can someone invent a glue that does anything and everything you want it to do, when you want it to? Come on! #props #firstworldproblems
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Eric Hart's newest creation is a book! He'll sign copies of PROP BUILDING GUIDEBOOK Friday at USITT, Booth 100! - ow.ly/jbUl0
It's hitting the shelves, and it's the best thing since Thurston James. Everyone check out propbuildingguidebook.com/ by the great @ericbhart
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Ever needed to dye polyester fabric? It's always a tough problem to solve. Here's a nice tutorial. #props #howto youtube.com/watch?v=UeOZBzGl…
Good way to expand your stock! Take advantage!