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A professional artist and prop builder with a keen attention to detail and lightning quick delivery of product.

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PROPS builder

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A professional artist and prop builder with a keen attention to detail and lightning quick delivery of product.

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Procuring and Building Props

Doug has worked in the creative arts for most of his adult life, initially in the publishing industry, doing layout and graphic design, technical writing, and editing. In 2022, he transitioned into the performing arts, initially taking on the role of fund development at The Aeolian Hall, and then props builder and buyer for Port Stanley Festival Theatre. 


Background


Doug has long been a fan of live theatre, and in 2023, he was able to successfully make a career move to professional theatrical prop making.  He brings a background in design and years of experience as a hobby cosplayer and replica prop builder to his work. Ever conscious of budget and time constraints, Doug is known for a key attention to detail and quick turnaround, no matter the scope of project. 


Working closely with the creative crew and technicians, Doug uses his experience and knowledge to bring the creative vision of set designers and directors to life.  This includes everything from  furniture and set decoration to hand props and fake food. 


As props buyer, Doug is also part treasure hunter, using his artistic sensibility and knowledge of design and historic periods to find the perfect artifact or set piece for each production he is involved in.


Props Credits: 

Cosi Fan Tutte (Western Opera) 2025

Misery (Odesa Company) 2025

goldfish (Port Stanley) 2025

The Kitchen Witches (Port Stanley) 2025

Liars at a Funeral (Port Stanley) 2025

Doris and Ivy in the Home (Port Stanley) 2025

Dump Guys (Port Stanley) 2025

The Magic Flute (Western Opera) 2025

Die Fledermaus (Western Opera) 2024

The Perils of Persephone (Port Stanley) 2024

Hurry Hard (Port Stanley) 2024

Bigfoot! (Port Stanley) 2024

They’re Found in Trees (Port Stanley) 2024

Where You Are (Port Stanley) 2023

The Beaver Club (Port Stanley) 2023

On The Air (Port Stanley) 2023

Wrong for Each Other (Port Stanley) 2023


Other Credits:

Set Dresser on Misery (Odesa Company) 2025

Assistant Designer on goldfish (Port Stanley) 2025

Assistant Designer on Hurry Hard (Port Stanley) 2024

Set Install Lead on Crooner Christmas (Auburn Theatre) 2024

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