Eric Ball

Prop Builder

Eric Ball has worked as a prop builder with the Stratford Festival for over 14 seasons specializing in special effects and armour. He has taught courses for Off The Wall Stratford Artist Alliance for several years, including animatronics, shadow puppets and creature costumes.

Eric has also built many interactive displays for the Perimeter Institute, and has been involved with the Suchitoto Project teaching in El Salvador. His personal work includes building 3D printers, electronic musical instruments, and a variety of radio-controlled sailboats, ironclads, and flying machines.