Nicole Gaignat

- Assist the Head of Props with examining the prop list and identify what props may be in stock and pulled for rehearsal, what may be ‘real’ or ‘not real’.
- Assist the Head of Props with creating shopping and build lists based on a productions budget.
- Understand the needs of a production from a prop point of view. Reading and interpreting drawings, designer packets, and any information provided by directors and designers.
- Read scripts and assist in building or editing prop lists.
- Work with the Head of Props and Props team to set priorities for build projects and departmental tasks.
- Assist the Head of Props on keeping the information on a show up to date and organized. Including; reading rehearsal and show notes, and keeping up communication between the prop department, run crew, stage management, directors and designers.
- Assist the Head of Props with budgeting and maintaining department expenses. Including responsibly managing a company credit card and reporting all receipts.
- Attend production meetings, tech rehearsals, and work directly with designers as needed.
- Manage shop spaces, props crew and overhire when Head of Props is not present.
- Continue performing Artisan/ Shopper job responsibilities as assigned and negotiated with Head of Props to not interfere with Assistant responsibilities.
- Follow all DTC Covid-19 protocols, currently including: maintaining vaccination status, attending weekly testing, completing strict cleaning and 24-hour quarantine for all props entering rehearsal.
- Designer for Centerstage Gala After-party in 2018, 2019 & 2022
- Designer for Neiman Marcus Window display to promote 'A Christmas Carol' in 2017

- Work individually on assigned projects to meet quality and time expectations. - Concentrated artisan focus on upholstery, soft goods, crafts, the creation and instillation of set dressing.
- Work in a team on large departmental projects.
- Assist the Head of Props in shopping and sourcing props and materials.
- Assist with pulling and restocking props, and keeping prop storage organized. - Assist with all load in and strikes for season performances.

- Assisted the Prop Master with maintaining props list, organizing and implementing build projects.
- Sourcing and shopping for props and materials.
- Assisted in the management of two interns, helping to manage their individual projects and teach them standard theater/prop operations, as well as artisan skills and techniques.
- Followed show reports and maintained shows once running.
- Prop Master for The Face on the Barroom Floor

- Every 4-6 weeks worked with large team to perform overnight instillation and dress new window displays to designer specifications.

- Assisted designer with concept, design, and construction for middle school productions of Seussical Jr., Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Jr., and Jungle Book Jr.
- Problem solved and found creative solutions to facilitate limited budget and student involvement.
- Taught middle school students after school: scenic painting and prop craft construction.

- Contracted summer employee
- Completed projects in upholster, soft goods, foliage, crafts, foam sculptures, and carpentry.
- Helped to coordinate projects with designers, stage ops, and painters.
- Worked independently and as part of an 8-person team

- Worked on 3 shows constructing soft goods and paper props, installing set dressing and shopping with designers for key elements.
- Supervised prop pack and truck load for Orphans Home Cycle transfer to NYC.

- Overhire seasonal staff
- Instillation of prop elements and dressing for automated holiday widows at Lord & Taylor and Macy’s according to designer drawings and on- site notes.
- Built and painted scaled props including; fake food, crafts, foliage and furniture.