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Question: Props in drama!.!.!.!?
In drama ive got a test tomorrow
can somebody explain to me what a preset, handheld and personal prop is !?
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Yes, I can!. A preset prop is one that is set on the stage before the play or scene has started!. For instance, if the opening scene is set at a dinner table, the plates on the table would be "pre-set" (unless otherwise specified by the script)!. As for the other two, I'm not sure if theres a difference between them!. A personal prop would be for somthing like: if your character has chapped lips, then his personal prop would be chap stick!. I dont know how chap stick is not also a handheld prop!. I guess its time to go back to theatre school!. Good luck!Www@QuestionHome@Com

well, acording to this place (http://upstagereview!.org/Glossary!.html)

hand prop: any item carried and handled by an actor in a play
personal prop: props that are carried during a performance, such as guns, cigaretts, and letters

so basically, it looks like all personal props are also hand props but hand props don't have to be personal props!.

I hope that helps a bit!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Preset props are placed on the stage during a scene transition or before curtain goes up!. they could include objects like a home telephone!.

Hand held props are props given to the actor or actress before they walk on stage!. this could include a book bag, or notebook!.

Personal props might be props that go with the characters identity!. Like a cell phone, or a purse!. but I'm not completely sure about that!. In the shows I've done props for, there have only been Preset and handheld props!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I usually have personal props listed as items on the person already pre set ie anything needed whilst on stage which are in their pockets and handbags!. It is pre set in the costume, a mixture of pre set and personal props!Www@QuestionHome@Com

We seem to have established what Pre-set and Handheld props are!. Personal props are props which help form a character, the actor will always have the prop with them when in character!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com