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prop master/prop mistress

Prop masters/mistresses setup, prepare, check and maintain objects used on stage by actors or other small movable objects called props. They cooperate with road crew to unload, set up and prepare the props. During a performance they position props, hand them over or take them back from the actors.

prop master/prop mistress prop masters/mistresses setup, prepare, check and maintain objects used on stage by actors or other small movable objects called props. They cooperate with road crew to unload, set up and prepare the props. The role shows moderate AI exposure (0.50 on a 0-1 scale) — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. The most in-demand skills for the role include work ergonomically, understand artistic concepts, safeguard artistic quality of performance, set up pyrotechnical equipment, change over props.

AI exposure
5.0/10
automation risk

Top skills

work ergonomically understand artistic concepts safeguard artistic quality of performance set up pyrotechnical equipment change over props adapt props build devices into props develop prop effects work safely with machines manage stage effects

Frequently asked questions

What does prop master/prop mistress do?

Prop masters/mistresses setup, prepare, check and maintain objects used on stage by actors or other small movable objects called props. They cooperate with road crew to unload, set up and prepare the props. During a performance they position props, hand them over or take them back from the actors.

What skills does prop master/prop mistress need?

The most in-demand skills for this role include work ergonomically, understand artistic concepts, safeguard artistic quality of performance, set up pyrotechnical equipment, change over props, adapt props. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.

Will AI replace prop master/prop mistress?

Our AI-durability model gives prop master/prop mistress a score of 0.50 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at moderate AI exposure — some tasks are being automated but the role adapts. Learning to work with AI tools rather than against them is the path forward.

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