The ability to rent props from the Wirtz Center is a privilege not a right. Wirtz is allowed to say no to any rental at any time. Rentals will not happen if the shop is too busy with the mainstage shows. Wirtz Center upcoming performances.
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Scale sticks:
They are pictured in every photo. Each marking is 3″. (Example: Black, White, Black, White would total 1′-0″). Some of the newer photos have a Yellow and Red mark at every 1′-0″.
Prop pick-up and return times:
Pick-ups and returns MUST be scheduled in advance of showing up. PICK-UPS AND RETURNS NEED TO HAPPEN DURING THE WEEKDAY. The shop is only open Monday-Friday 9am-1pm and 2pm-4:30pm. Not every time is available, some days the shop can be very flexible, others can have very few openings.
Please DO NOT show up without scheduling a time and receiving a confirmation. Emailing is the best option.
Prop availability:
Email Chris (c-wych@northwestern.edu) to see if things are available for the times you want. In the email include when you will need the items (ideal pickup and return dates (Month/Day); not school class/quarter week(s)), the items you are hoping for, and the company name is helpful. Include links to the item or the category with the item/image title.