About
Two prop artisans on the National Tour of Phantom of the Opera found the Phantom’s mechanical monkey malfunctioned more than desired. They hatched a plan to elevate the discipline of theatrical props by designing beautifully crafted objects with consideration for the rigorous performances they need to endure 8 shows a week. Now Bad Monkey Props has contributed to 7 Broadway shows and counting, from one-off prop pieces to full oversight of prop production.
As a company, Bad Monkey Props is committed to doing our part to make the entertainment industry a more equitable, inclusive, just, and anti-racist place to work. We support working with and hiring individuals whose backgrounds are underrepresented in the entertainment industry, including race, ethnicity, class, gender identity or expression, ability, and sexual orientation. We also firmly believe in a living wage and pay transparency. At Bad Monkey Props all artisans are compensated above industry standards and at a minimum of 30$/hour for all positions. As a Brooklyn NY based company we hope to provide the means for our employees to maintain happy and healthy lifestyle habits.
The Team
Dan Brown
Dan is a skilled craftsman with expertise in both fabrication and props production supervision. His recent props production credits include: Back to the Future on Broadway, Once Upon a One More Time, Life of Pi, the 2022 revival of Take me Out, Tootsie, Kiss Me Kate (2019), & Mean Girls.
Austin rodriguez
With over a decades worth of experience of theatrical tours & Broadway productions, Austin brings humor, a passion for illusions, and cooking, to the table. His recent credits include: Back to the Future on Broadway, & Juliet, Company, BeetleJuice, School of Rock, & War Paint.
Liz Shivener
With a keen eye for detail and exceptional organizational skills, Liz ensures smooth operations behind the scenes. Their expertise in coordinating schedules, overseeing inventory, and maintaining seamless communication within the team is essential to delivering captivating props.
Nellie Sanderson
Having spent the last 5 years on tour with Hamilton, Nellie has a wealth of knowledge on what makes a show run successful. She applies that knowledge now as a project manager bringing designer drawings to life on the shop floor and keeping us all entertained with dad jokes.
Jeff Brown
With a background in Product Design, Jeff brings digital craft to the team with proficiencies in concept sketching, digital illustration, CAD, & 3d printing. He’s designed products from toys, to power tools, to eyewear.