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✨ Some of our policies have changed as of Fall, 2026. Please read through all policy information for updates ✨
How do I schedule an appointment?
How do I schedule an appointment?
Select your project type for information on making appointments:
How many items can I borrow for my project?
How many items can I borrow for my project?
FREE LOANS
FREE LOANS
item limit: 15 items
large item limit: 3 of 15 total items
item limit: 25 items
large item limit: 5 of 25 total items
item limit: 50 items
large item limit: 15 of 50 total items
item limit: 50 items
large item limit: 15 of 50 total items
PAID RENTALS
PAID RENTALS
Includes External Rentals, Student Organization Projects, and Faculty Rentals,
item limit: none
large item limit: none
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.
Examples of large items include couches, tables, rugs, etc.
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.
How do you price your items for rentals?
How do you price your items for rentals?
The value of each prop is determined by the Properties Manager. Depending on your type of project, we charge 5-10% of that value per item per week.
There is an additional flat restocking fee applied to every rental to cover the labor of restocking or repairing the things you have rented.
Each weekend your rental spans counts as 1 "week", and every rental has a 1 week minimum.
Do you have dollies or wagons I can use for loading? Can the Prop Stock Managers help me move things?
Do you have dollies or wagons I can use for loading? Can the Prop Stock Managers help me move things?
We have a few dollies and wagons you may borrow, however:
they are only for use during your appointment
they must be returned once everything is loaded into/out of your vehicle
you may not take them to the theatre or space your project will take place in
they may be unavailable, depending on what the Prop Studio is working on at the time
In general, it's wise to confirm ahead of time or plan for your own transportation if you think you will need it.
The Prop Stock Managers are not able to help move items in and out of the building. Please plan to bring additional hands with you if you will need help moving your props.
Can I bring my director/co-designer/colleague/friend/dog?
Can I bring my director/co-designer/colleague/friend/dog?
You may bring two other people with you to your appointment. Pets are (unfortunately) not allowed inside of Texas Performing Arts.
More people be allowed with prior Prop Stock Manager approval on a case-to-case basis.
Do you loan out scenic items, such as bookcases, stairs, doors, or backdrops?
Do you loan out scenic items, such as bookcases, stairs, doors, or backdrops?
Scenic units are managed by the TPA Fabrication Studios Construction Studio. You may inquire about borrowing these pieces by emailing Jeff Grapko at jgrapko@texasperformingarts.org. These inquiries are evaluated on a case-to-case basis.
Backdrops are managed by the TPA Fabrication Studios Paint Studio. You may inquire about borrowing these pieces by emailing Karen Maness at kmaness@texasperformingarts.org. These inquiries are evaluated on a case-to-case basis.
Prop Stock does have a few larger 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 space where I can build, paint, or use power tools?
Do you have open shop hours or a space where I can build, paint, or 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 and amenities you're looking for.
How can I find Prop Stock? Where do I park?
How can I find Prop Stock? Where do I park?
Refer to our Location Page for information on navigating to Prop Stock and parking.
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