Props Master Tracking System

Create a props tracking system for a theatrical production.

Production Details:
- Show title: [name]
- Props master: [name]
- Director: [name]
- Set designer: [name]
- Budget: [amount allocated]

Props Categories to Track:

1. Hand Props:
[Items handled by actors]
- Prop name
- Character(s) who use it
- Scene(s) it appears
- Description/specifications
- Acquisition method (buy/build/borrow)
- Status (acquired/in progress/needed)
- Cost
- Notes

2. Set Dressing:
[Items that dress the set but aren't handled]
- Item description
- Scene/location
- Placement notes
- Source
- Status
- Cost

3. Consumables:
[Items used up each performance]
- Item name
- Quantity per show
- Total needed for run
- Source
- Cost per unit
- Storage notes
- Allergies/dietary considerations

4. Perishables:
[Food and drink]
- Item description
- Real vs. prop food
- Actor consumption
- Freshness requirements
- Alternatives available

5. Specialty Props:
[Complex or unique items]
- Breakaway items
- Practical props (that function)
- Weapons and firearms
- Electronics
- Pyrotechnics

Tracking Elements:
- Rehearsal prop vs. performance prop
- Preset locations (on/off stage)
- Who sets it/who strikes it
- Storage between shows
- Maintenance schedule
- Backup/understudy needs

Create a comprehensive tracking document with clear status updates.