theatrical property
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thumb|upright=1.3|A prop table backstage for the musical number "Food, Glorious Food" in the musical production, [[Oliver!]]
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- simulacrum
- Part of
- scenic design
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- Has use
- play
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- Theatrical props
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thumb|upright=1.3|A prop table backstage for the musical number "Food, Glorious Food" in the musical production, [[Oliver!]]
A prop, formally known as a (theatrical) property, is an object actors use on stage or screen during a performance or screen production. In practical terms, a prop is considered to be anything movable or portable on a stage or a set, distinct from the actors, scenery, costumes, and electrical equipment. This includes handheld items such as books, cups, weapons, and tools that actors interact with during a performance. Props help to create a realistic setting, convey information, or add to the storytelling by showing details about the characters or the environment.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “theatrical property” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.