POSITION: Property Designer
PRODUCTION: George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion 

LOCATION: Theatre Row, Theatre 5 (New York, NY)
COMPENSATION: $1,250 (flat fee)

About the Position:
Gingold Theatrical Group is seeking a Props Master for our upcoming production of Pygmalion. The Props Master will be responsible for sourcing, building, maintaining, and tracking all props required for the production, ensuring the smooth operation of rehearsals and performances.

About the Production:
This new adaptation of Shaw’s Pygmalion casts six actors, with Eliza and Higgins inhabiting their own London, 1912 world, while two women and two men play all other roles—observing and jumping into the action as needed. The production features set design by Lindsay G. Fuori, lighting by Jamie Roderick, sound by Julian Evans, costumes by Tracy Christensen, and production management by Aurora Theatrical.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source, purchase, rent, borrow, or build props as required by the production.
• Paint, refinish, or modify props in line with the director’s vision.
• Provide rehearsal props in advance of technical rehearsals.
• Maintain and repair props throughout rehearsals and the performance run.
• Work with stage management to create and update the props list.
• Coordinate prop load-in, set-up, and strike.
• Ensure safe, functional use of all props in accordance with AEA standards.
• Stay within the approved props budget; obtain prior approval for any expenses over $200.
• Attend technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and previews as needed.

CONTRACT DATES

• FIRST REHEARSAL: September 23, 2025 (Rehearsals at 520 8th Avenue, Studio G; Mondays off)
• LOAD-IN: October 13–14, 2025 (Theatre Row, Theatre 5)
• FIRST PERFORMANCE: October 22, 2025
• FINAL PERFORMANCE: November 22, 2025 (7 shows per week, Wednesday through Sunday; Mondays and Tuesdays off until final week)
• LOAD-OUT: November 23, 2025

Qualifications:

• Prior Off-Broadway or equivalent professional props experience preferred.
  Strong skills in sourcing, crafting, and maintaining theatrical props.
  Ability to collaborate effectively with designers, stage management, and production staff.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

How to Apply:
Submit your application via the form below. Please include a PDF cover letter and resume. No phone calls, please.

About Gingold Theatrical Group:
Now in its 20th year, Gingold Theatrical Group (GTG) creates theatre and programs that promote the humanitarian ideals central to the work of George Bernard Shaw, including universal human rights, freedom of thought and speech, equality, and the responsibility of individuals to promote societal progress. GTG’s past productions include Man and Superman (2012), You Never Can Tell (2013), Major Barbara (2014), Widowers’ Houses (2016), Heartbreak House (2018), Caesar & Cleopatra (2019), Candida (2022), and Arms and the Man (2023). For more information, visit gingoldgroup.org.

Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access:
Rooted in Shaw’s humanitarian ideals, we are dedicated to amplifying voices that challenge, inspire, and unite. We believe that embracing our differences leads to a more just and compassionate world. Our commitment is to foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued. We strive to reflect the full spectrum of human identity and experience in our programs, ensuring that everyone who engages with us finds a sense of belonging. At Gingold, we provide a platform for humanity, where all can share their truth and collectively imagine a better future.