Why We Started Making Props- Marie-Anne's Version

 

Dessert props for Order Up

Two years ago, a friend invited us to join her at the local community college's career day. Sabrina, who was ten at the time, was fascinated with the drama department's booth of student made props. She was totally engrossed! The lady manning the booth told us that there were tutorials online. I decided then and there to make that Sabrina's art class.

I spent hours searching the internet for simple props we could make from home, and I came up with some ideas to try along the way.

Ice Cream Sandwich Prop

A few months later Sabrina gave a prop she made, an ice cream sandwich, to the owner of Seedling Theatre as a thank you for being her teacher. Later, some of Sabrina's props were included in the county fair scene of Charlotte's Web. After that Sabrina donated props for almost every play she performed in.

Willy Wonka Candy Wagon Props

During the Summer of 2020, I desperately needed something to do during lockdown. So I volunteered Sabrina and myself to make props for the upcoming Willy Wonka play. We made many of the props for the candy wagon. I did not tell Sabrina that I was afraid the play would not happen. (It did, but with no audience and because of licensing not even a video for the parents. I'm very glad I requested pictures!)

I discovered I really like making props too. Who knew?

Marie-Anne