Props are used in many different industries and fields today. Of course, they are most commonly used in films and on the stage, but they can also be utilized in photography studios, motivational speeches, as teaching aids and so on. Props are objects which are used to illustrate a point, or by an actor or actress on stage as part of their character. For example, the umbrella carried by Mary Poppins, the sword Tybalt uses to kill Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet, or a book held by the subject in a photo shoot, are all examples of props in action.
Most props which are used, particularly in film and theatre, are meticulously researched before use. Most films and plays are set in a certain time frame, and this means that any props used in the course of the production must have its roots in that particular time. Imagine the audience’s reaction if Romeo pulled out his mobile phone and called Juliet; all credibility would be lost. In any production, there is usually a person whose sole job it is to source good quality, authentic props which, will fit seamlessly into the production and enhance the atmosphere.
It can be difficult to source good quality props; especially in these financially difficult times, when budgets have to be stuck to – or else. This is why prop hire can be a better solution than buying or designing your own props. At Keeley Hire, we have a vast selection of props, just waiting to star in the next big production.
