UC Berkeley Theatre Dance and Performance Studies, Theatrical Prop Rentals

 

We have a very large stock that includes antique and contemporary furniture, appliances, and scenic elements, as well as a range of hand props and scenic dressing. Not all of our properties have been photographed. If you are looking for something specific please contact our Properties Director, Peet Cocke, peet@berkeley.edu.

 

Prop rentals are by appointment only, and we need a minimum of 48 hours notice when requesting appointments. We cannot accept walk-in appointments. Prop Rentals and Returns are typically open for appointments Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10 am until 3 pm. Prop Rental hours are subject to cancellation without notice due to academic and in-house production demands.

 

For inquiries, requests, or to make an appointment, please contact our Properties Director, Peet Cocke, at peet@berkeley.edu or 510.642.5271.

 

_________________________

 

Appointments

Appointments to view and/or pick up and return rental items must be make in advance by phone or email and must occur during regular work hours/days. During tech weeks rentals and returns may be suspended at the Properties Director's discretion. All appointments need to me made and confirmed 48 hours in advance minimum, no exceptions. Please call if you are delayed for more that 15 minutes. If you are 1/2 hour late for your appointment will be cancelled and you will need to reschedule.

 

Pulling and Restocking Fees

There is a charge for pulling ($25.00) and restocking ($25.00) for each rental regardless of the number of items rented. There is no fee for viewing or tagging items; however an appointment is necessary.

 

Rental Fees

Rental fees are due at the time of the rental. TDPS will provide an invoice within 3 days of the rental. Each item has an assigned value. The standard rental fees vary from 10-20% of the value per week of a standard four-week rental period. After the first four weeks the rental fee converts to a weekly charge until the item is returned. This fee is separate from the pulling and restocking fee. Payments can be made by check or cash, preferably from the producing organization. TDPS does not take credit cards for rentals or deposits.

 

Deposits

A deposit and/or proof of insurance may be required at the time of rental. The deposit will be for the full replacement value of the rental agreement and typically consists of a check which is held until the rental items/items are returned. The deposit will be used to replace or repair items missing or damaged from the agreement. Checks should be from the producing organization made out to UC Regents. No personal checks.

 

Responsibility

The renter assumes all financial responsibility or the replacement value of any lost, stolen, or damaged as well as any costs incurred by UC Berkeley/TDPS for the repair or cleaning of any items, should they be returned in a condition unacceptable to TDPS. The renter assumes all financially responsibility regardless of any rental fee wavier or discounts applied to the agreement.

 

Transportation

The moving, handling, or shipping of any items are the renter's responsibility. Shipped items must be adequately packed and insured and shipped with a tracking number. The renter is responsible for providing and and all materials necessary to transport rented props. The may include, but is not limited to" packing blankets, rope, boxes, bubble wrap, newspaper etc. If the appropriate materials to transport props safely are not provided by the renter, ESPECIALLY for rented furniture, TDPS reserves the right to refuse the rental agreement. TDPS does not guarantee labor available to move or load rented items. The renter is entirely responsibility for loading and unloading any items and should bring enough people to do so.

 

Alterations

No Alterations including but no limited to dyeing, upholstering, or painting shall be made to rented properties without written permission from TDPS.

 

Exclusions

TDPS does not rent weapons, foliage, or bedding. TDPS reserves the right to cancel a rental agreement at any time.

 

Credit

The Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies at UC Berkeley should be credited where appropriate.