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THE EFFICACY OF PROPS IN CHRISTIAN DRAMA Christian drama can be performed on common sets namely the stage ,film/studio/audio. A written message / text could as well finally become a stage / film production by the potent and essential factors namely : 1.Costume 2.Make up 3.Props 4.Set designing 5.Lighting , to mention but few. Meanwhile we shall chose to study one of the above mentioned factors and its importance in stage drama .
He works at the back stage under the strict guidance of the script to ensure that the right props are provided for the right cast [hand props] and the right place [set props] on stage.
PROPS
A props is an abbreviated word for properties .it can be defined as the [visible] items/object or articles used on stage[in a theatre]or on a film set.it is also another reality tool that works in agreement as interpretation of a drama] script .unlike other factors ,props is transferable i.e it is usually moved on and off the stage as dramatic scene changes according to the script . The person who personally creates and design props for drama ministration is known as the props designer . Exodus 31: 1-5] while the person who is in charge of props during drama ministration is known as the property man [PM] or prop manager/master. TYPES OF PROPS There are two different types of props as far as Christian drama is concerned ,and they are hand props and set props . These two types of props have their individual effect and the role which they independently play in stage drama . so, we should consider and observe each of them respectively whenever we are preparing towards a stage drama ministration.HAND PROPS
Hand props are the portable items handled by actor or actress on the stage .it is called hand props because an actor usually carries it to the stage ,example of this type of props is a book, handset , handbag e.t.c ,in addition whatever prop given to an actor should support the actions on stage .The table below show different character and their respective prop. CHARACTER PROP King’s guard Rod, sword Aged fellow Walking stick Pastor Bible King Horse tail, royal walking stick Town crier Gong, stick IMPORTANCE OF HAND PROPS 1.It reveals more of the identity of a character 2.It enhance the action of an actor on stage SET PROPS These are items or objects positioned on the stage to enhance the reality of a dramatic scene of a play. We must take note of the fact that both set props and set designing are identical partners and they work to influence one another for the beauty of any stage/ film production .study carefully the example given below : SCENE SET DESIGNING SET PROPS Palace Painted and decorated Throne, floor mats Assumed wall and craft works e.t.c Background to create A typical royal palace Setting. In stage drama ministration ,set designing is most of the time skipped or neglected in order to save and wisely manage time given [by the host] for drama ministration ,but in this case ,set props is very important . IMPORTANCE OF SET PROPS 1.It beautifies the setting of a scene 2.It aids beauty to set designing. The duties of a property man as follows: DUTIES OF A PROPERTY MAN 1.He carries props on and off the stage during drama ministration . 2.He provides the needs of an actor on stage. 3.He looks after all running repairs during drama ministration . 4.He oversees the proper arrangement of props at the back stage before and after ministration . 5.He has the full understanding of the script and the props required for the ministration prior the D-day| |
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