These elements may include music, actors, melodrama, props or costumes. Much care was taken with recreating accurate costumes and props. She began by making costumes and props and working backstage. Mechanical props and puppets were built for both monsters. James Mason said that Hitchcock regarded actors as "animated props". Shows employ continuous live music, with performers rather than stagehands changing the props. Depending on the type of pose, furniture and/or props may be used. Staging is sparse with minimal use of props. The drama won acclaim for its exquisite props, lavish sets and stellar cast. The teens arm themselves with the various ride props as weapons. But the production props them up strongly. Jugglers often refer to the objects they juggle as props. Several tall falcon props were made for the film. Michael Myers mask with blood tears, Michael Myers props, and Michael Myers' coveralls. Props and monsters were regularly recycled from other Irwin Allen shows.