Villagers Theatre seeks props master

Villagers Theatre is seeking a props master, also known as a properties coordinator, for its upcoming production of "Picnic."

The props master supervises the acquisition or building of hand props. She or he also will manage props backstage during rehearsals and performances, setting props on the props table, and tracking their positions on and backstage during the show. The prop master will be expected to work closely with set designer Bree Guell. There is no stipend available for the position.

Rehearsals are scheduled for Monday through Thursday nights in February and March. Props should be prepared by tech week, which will run March 20-30. Performances will begin at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays, April 1-17. The props master is not expected to attend each rehearsal, although she will be expected to be present for tech week and performances.

Interested volunteers should contact Producer Darren Nye, at darren@villagerstheatre.com or at (732) 429-8258.

Villagers Theatre is located at 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset.