Assistant Properties Master

Position: Assistant Properties Master
Department: Production
Classification: Full time, Non-Exempt

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The Assistant Properties Master supports the planning and execution of all properties, special effects, and set decoration for theatrical and event productions at the Geffen Playhouse, across both the Gil Cates Theater and the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater. This role ensures the successful interpretation, design, creation, and acquisition of all props and set dressing in a timely, safe, and well‑executed manner.

• Assist Properties Master with research, interpretation and implementation of designs for all Geffen Playhouse productions, events and rentals.
• Support Properties Master in leading prop overhire crews so props are completed in a timely, safe, and well-executed manner.
• Support Properties Master during load-in, technical rehearsals, and strike for all Geffen productions, events and rentals, leading prop overhire crews when necessary.
• Become familiar with script, design concepts and construction drawings in order to efficiently address questions from rehearsal and overhire crew.
• Take an active role in setting and maintaining the levels of production craftsmanship and artistic excellence.
• Be in attendance for all production meetings, rehearsals, technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and previews as required.
• Read rehearsal reports, production/show reports, rehearsal schedules and production calendars. Follow up on and complete applicable notes and communicate information to the appropriate staff.
• Research, shop, build, create, modify and install props, special effects and set dressing to convey the designer’s vision, meet the functional requirements of the play and ensure durability and safety standards.
• Maintain and repair all rehearsal and show related properties as requested by stage management.
• Help troubleshoot technical notes and problems as they come up.
• Take primary responsibility for the organization and upkeep of all prop stock, shop tools, and materials, ensuring systems remain orderly, efficient, and functional.
• Lead and support weekly and seasonal maintenance of the prop stock and work areas, actively monitoring standards and participating in regular cleaning and safety practices.
• Oversee inventory management of stock materials and supplies, including tracking levels, assessing usage patterns, identifying resupply needs, and coordinating acquisitions to support ongoing production demands.
• Keep accurate purchasing records and travel reports.
• Be pro‑active in creating a safe working environment, including providing necessary training on equipment, record keeping, and incident reporting.
• Identify practices and procedures that can be changed or modified to make the running of shows or theatre operations at the Geffen Playhouse more efficient and effective.
• Support official Geffen Playhouse events such as the annual Backstage Gala, and Spotlight events.
• Support other departmental needs when necessary, such as Education events,…