What is a prop in a play?

An object an actor uses on stage.

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  1. An object an actor uses on stage ✔
  2. A type of stage light
  3. A section of seating

Why: Props are objects like cups or letters that actors handle during a performance.

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Answer: An object an actor uses on stage. Props are objects like cups or letters that actors handle during a performance.

  1. Theatre en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre
    procurement of props, stage management, and recording and mixing of sound
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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