Silk Flowers and Papier Mache Hearts

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Ashley Flowers and Eric Hart discuss the world of props for the stage and screen.

07/14/2020

57 Unpaid Internships

The use of unpaid and underpaid internships are rampant in the world of backstage theater. Eric and Ashley talk about their own experiences and why this practice needs to change.

28 min
07/07/2020

56 Paxton and Props in Vancouver

Paxton Downard (Batwoman, The 100) joins us again to talk about the props scene in Vancouver, changes in the props industry, and how to manage the props on a multi-show crossover in the Arrowverse.

29 min
07/01/2020

55 Paxton Downard (Batwoman, The 100)

Paxton Downard joins us from Vancouver, where he is the prop master on CW’s Batwoman. Prior to that he was prop master on The 100, and he also talks about some of the props he...

32 min
06/16/2020

54 Zoe Morsette and the Business of Broadway

Zoe joins us again to talk all about the business side of building props for Broadway shows, networking with designers and other props people, and making a big bear head for Chris Rock.

35 min
06/09/2020

53 Four Decades on Broadway with Zoe Morsette

The amazing props artisan Zoe Morsette joins us this week to talk about the weird and wonderful props she has built for the original Les Misérables, Shrek: The Musical, and Gary Andronicus, as well as...

38 min
05/26/2020

52 On the Paper Trail with Ross MacDonald

This week, Ross MacDonald shares his secrets on how to age paper, make convincing books, and start your own letterpress studio.

35 min
05/19/2020

51 Ross MacDonald

We talk with Ross MacDonald, the paper prop maker behind some of your favorite onscreen books, newspapers, and court documents. We discuss his work on The Plot Against America, Boardwalk Empire, and Parks and Rec,...

31 min
05/13/2020

50 Our Fiftieth Episode

Ashley and Eric celebrate the 50th episode of this podcast by answering prop questions submitted by their listeners. Find out what props they regret, what they keep in stock, and just how much Ashley spent...

43 min
05/05/2020

49 Seán McArdle and Hero Props

Seán returns this week to talk about his prop fabrication company, Hero Props. He has cut a Volkswagen in half for Tommy Hilfiger, designed cornstarch rifles for Les Mis, and performed on stage at Minnesota...

40 min
04/28/2020

48 Seán McArdle, Master of Effects

Seán McArdle has worked at the Public Theater, the Guthrie, Actors Theatre of Louisville, CTG, the Abbey, and many more. His blood effects have been seen on Broadway while other effects built by him have...

34 min

10 Episodes

4.9

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13 Ratings

it's Prop-Tastic

12/10/2018

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Great information and they are both a lot of fun to listen to.

Ashley Flowers and Eric Hart discuss the world of props for the stage and screen.

Creator

Silk Flowers and Papier Mache Hearts
Years Active

2018 - 2020
Episodes

10
Rating

Clean
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Silk Flowers and Papier Mache Hearts

Silk Flowers and Papier Mache Hearts

Episodes

57 Unpaid Internships

56 Paxton and Props in Vancouver

55 Paxton Downard (Batwoman, The 100)

54 Zoe Morsette and the Business of Broadway

53 Four Decades on Broadway with Zoe Morsette

52 On the Paper Trail with Ross MacDonald

51 Ross MacDonald

50 Our Fiftieth Episode

49 Seán McArdle and Hero Props

48 Seán McArdle, Master of Effects

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