Texas A&M Performance Studies and Blinn-Bryan Theatre Troupe’s Spring 2023 production of…
RHINOCEROS
by Eugène Ionesco
Props and Masks Designer
Directors — Anne Quackenbush & Greg Wise
Stage Manager — Ashley Wienecke
Scenic Designer — Christian Kahl
Costume Designers — Vanessa Arriaga & Peyton Turpin
Sound Designer — Callie Yeudall
Props & Masks Designers — Sophie Wills & Desirée Camancho
Lighting Designer — Christopher Cole
Production Manager — Rayna Middleton Dexter
Technical Director — Jeff Watson
Photos — Greg Wise
Rhinoceros Masks
The directors strongly resonated with a geometric and angular rhinoceros mask, which could be made easily out of paper, as at one point, it was thought that every single cast member might need a mask at the conclusion of the show. The masks went from a concept sketch, to research on how to build the masks, which came in the form of a printable template found online. Although we only ended up needing and building 6, the ease of repeatability significantly aided in the build and rehearsal process.
Masks artisans — Sophie Wills & Desirée Camancho
Original Mask Concept Sketch
First Mock-Up in Construction Paper
Textured Spray Painted Mock-Ups
Final Heavy-Weight Cardstock Construction
Final Masks
Final Mask with Boater Hat
