How Do You Make A Stage Prop Stand Up Alone?
The process for making a stage prop stand up on its own depends on the stage prop, but for any upright flat piece, such as a wall flat or wood or cardboard cutout, a standard device known as a “stage jack” works well. Once you have built a few simple stage jacks, you can use them for all kinds of props and scenery items. Larger items may require two or more stage jacks to stabilize them. Cut a piece of 2-by-4 that is 2/3 the height of your prop and another that is 1/4 of its height. Stand the long piece upright and lay the short piece on the ground, butting up against it so from the side it forms a tall, thin “L” shape. Drill two holes through the bottom of the tall piece, into the short piece, and secure them together with 3-inch screws. Hold the “L” upright and have someone else hold another 2-by-4 diagonally next to the “L” so it crosses the top and bottom of the “L,” right at each end, forming a triangle. Draw a line at both points where the long piece crosses the “L.” Set your mit
