Props Designer – TYA | Around the World with Hans Christian Andersen

Around the World with Hans Christian Andersen Properties Designer

Show: Around the World with Hans Christian Andersen, directed by Landree Fleming

Location: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre 111 W. Campbell, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005

Pay Rate: $750

Materials Budget: $750

Seeking a Properties Designer for a small-scale Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) show with a limited number of properties this spring.

1st day of Rehearsal: April 20, 2026

Tech Rehearsals: May 4th and 5th, 2026, approx 9am – 5pm, exact times TBD

Opening: May 6th, 2026 at 10am

Closing: May 23rd, 2026

Expectations:

• Design, source, build, alter and maintain all props and set dressing for the production.
• Attend design and production meetings and technical rehearsals as scheduled by the Production Manager. Attend rehearsals as needed or requested by the Production Manager, Director, and/or Stage Manager.
• Create and update props lists throughout production and rehearsal processes.
• Acquire all props with the support of MPAC staff and inventory.
• Coordinate transport and delivery of all items and the return of all rented or borrowed materials.
• Address any major repairs or recurring issues as needed.Track props budgets reconcile all expenses with accurate paperwork and itemized receipts.
• Lead props strike, returns, and inventory restocking.