Props Builder: Interplay 2025
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Application Deadline: December 11, 2024
Program Dates: June 24 – July 29, 2025
Overview
Directed by faculty, guest faculty and staff, participants will develop the core skills required to become a professional props builder. This program offers hands-on experience in the creation, management, and maintenance of props as part of the Banff Centre’s Interplay programs.
Description
Throughout the program, participants will benefit from mentorship from faculty, guests and Banff Centre staff, expanding their knowledge and professional network. Learning goals may include:
- Developing comprehensive skills in prop construction, modification and maintenance.
- Experience with fabrication techniques including woodworking, wood turning, the use of various plastics, sewing, painting, sculpting, drawing and practice with various hand and power tools.
- Develop skills in prop organization, inventory management and logistics.
- Understanding the workflow and collaborative nature of the theatre props department.
- Providing support for the design and build of props for the new opera version of The Handmaid’s Tale.
- Enhancing problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently under the time constraints of live theatre.
- Expand professional network and portfolio.
This hands-on experience will deepen your expertise and readiness for a career in theatre Prop Departments.
Requirements
Applicants should have a combination of formal training and/or professional experience in prop design, theatre production and/or visual arts.
Required skills include:
- Strong creative ability, visual sense and enjoys working with their hands.
- Ability to realize a designer’s vision and adapt to changes inherent during the rehearsals process.
- Basic crafting skills and familiarity with tools and materials used in prop construction.
- Ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Please note, Banff Centre Professional training programs are instructed in English.
Standard scholarship: covers 100% of tuition fees, and 50% of meals and accommodation costs.
Apply online visit banffcentre.ca.
For questions about the department and what we offer, please email arts_info@banffcentre.ca.
