Uiowa Props

Welcome to the University of Iowa Props Collection

Prop checkout is available by appointment only.

The prop manager, Reese Morgan, is the contact person for all non-mainstage props.  This includes Galleries, Workshops and Readings. Please email 

uiowaprops@gmail.com

For all Mainstage prop questions, contact Gina Smothers, gina-smothers@uiowa.edu

Teams should browse this website and use the database to make prop requests, the items will be pulled for you and a time will be arranged for hand off. Please email the props manager, Reese Morgan, at uiowaprops@gmail.com to arrange a time during their posted hours.

Spring 2024 Theatre Hours:

Wednesday: 8am-12pm

Thursday: 8am-12pm

Friday: 8am-12pm

NO walk-ins, please email for appointment.

Thank You


Please Read

The links below will guide you in searching for that perfect prop from our collection.  They link to a google drive which will allow you to browse the collection.  


There are now 2 ways to look for props.  The first is to browse our image files here on the website.  Make note of the image numbers and check them out on our brand new  Props Public Database.  This also happens to be the second way to look for props.  The Props Public Database is a complete listing of our collection with links to pictures when available.  Using an easy drop down menu, you can now easily make requests and see what is checked out to your team.  Check it out here!

When you find the items you want, use the Public Database to assign them to your show.  Email uiowaprops@gmail.com that you have made the requests along with a date and time you wish to receive the items.  Please be considerate of the posted prop hours and do not expect anything outside of the posted times.  Similarly, Do not expect that if you email the props manager a list that it would be ready the next day.  Note their hours, no one is working outside of those posted hours. Within 2 business days after a show closes, make arrangements with the props manager for the return of borrowed items. All furniture must be returned the week following the close of the production.  

Props cabinets can be checked out through Katie McClellen:  katie-mcclellen@uiowa.edu.  Details can be found here.

Regarding warehouse runs to retrieve furniture, please contact uiowaprops@gmail.com to arrange a warehouse run during posted hours. Shows will need to provide a minimum of two individuals from their team to retrieve items from (and return to) the warehouse. The props manager will be happy to assist you in locating props and furniture, however you are responsible for moving and storing them. The props manager will drive the truck and grant access to the warehouse, but the team leaders are responsible for providing enough labor to pull the items desired. Please allocate at least 2 hours for each run. 

Storage will be at a premium on the slip stage. Please clear storage location of furniture with Rob Durham (robert-durham@uiowa.edu) prior to retrieving furniture. 


Thank You    

Furniture

Hand Props

Lighting Fixtures

Soft Goods

Rugs

Foliage