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HOW DO I SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT?
HOW DO I SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT?
Refer to our Appointments page for information and a step-by-step guide.
HOW MANY ITEMS CAN I BORROW FOR MY PROJECT?
HOW MANY ITEMS CAN I BORROW FOR MY PROJECT?
Free prop check-outs may be up to 15 items.
note: this means 15 pieces for the whole project, not per person.
Up to 3 of your 15 items may be furniture or large items.
note: the Prop Stock Manager handling your appointment decides what counts as a "large item"
Some items, like a set of 4 plates, may be counted as 1 prop.
note: the Prop Stock Manager handling your appointment decides what counts as a "set"
Thesis projects may check out up to 25 items, including up to 5 large items.
Thesis projects may also inquire about painting or altering their borrowed props, however these will be approved on a case to case basis by a Prop Stock Manager.
If you would like to check out more than the above limit, you may for a rental fee. For more information on this, please contact amurphy@texasperformingarts.org.
WHAT COUNTS AS A "LARGE" ITEM?
WHAT COUNTS AS A "LARGE" ITEM?
In general, an item that is greater than 12"x12"x12" is considered a "large" item. However, the Prop Stock Manager handling your appointment will make the final determination.
CAN SOMEONE ELSE ON MY PROJECT CHECK OUT MORE PROPS?
CAN SOMEONE ELSE ON MY PROJECT CHECK OUT MORE PROPS?
No. Item limits are per project, not per person.
DO YOU HAVE DOLLIES OR WAGONS I CAN USE FOR LOADING?
DO YOU HAVE DOLLIES OR WAGONS I CAN USE FOR LOADING?
We do have a few dollies and wagons you may borrow, however...
they must be returned once everything is loaded into/out of the vehicle
you may not take them to the theatre or space your project will take place in
they may be unavailable, depending on what shows the Prop Studio is working on at the time
CAN I BRING MY DIRECTOR/CO-DESIGNER/COLLEAGUE/FRIEND?
CAN I BRING MY DIRECTOR/CO-DESIGNER/COLLEAGUE/FRIEND?
Yes, you may bring two other individuals with you to your appointment. More may be allowed with prior Prop Stock Manager approval on a case-to-case basis.
DO YOU LOAN OUT SCENIC ITEMS SUCH AS BOOKCASES, STAIRS, OR DOORS?
DO YOU LOAN OUT SCENIC ITEMS SUCH AS BOOKCASES, STAIRS, OR DOORS?
Scenery is managed by the Texas Performing Arts Fabrication Studios. You may inquire about borrowing these pieces by emailing David Tolin at david.tolin@austin.utexas.edu, however these inquiries are evaluated on a case-to-case basis and you are not guaranteed access.
Prop Stock does have a few pieces that may be considered scenic pieces (vending machine, fridge, etc.) which are available for checkout. Check in with a Prop Stock Manager to inquire about these.
DO YOU HAVE OPEN SHOP HOURS OR A SHOP SPACE I CAN USE POWER TOOLS?
DO YOU HAVE OPEN SHOP HOURS OR A SHOP SPACE I CAN USE POWER TOOLS?
No, we do not offer open shop hours. Check out our resource section at the bottom of the Home page for local facilities that may offer the tools/amenities you're looking for.
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