The Beholder- She kills Monsters

Written by Qui Nguyen 

Directed by Dr. Judith Pender 

Scenic Design by Elise Christiansen

Lighting Design by Carin Brooks 

Costume Design by Stephanie Lucky

University of Oklahoma School of Drama - 2017

The Beholder was a 6’ promotional balloon covered in several layers of paper-mache, with alternating layers of newsprint and cheesecloth. Details were added with spray foam and then carved. The entire exterior was covered in a layer of marine epoxy for durability. The eye itself was clear thermoplastic molded over a dome shape. A slit was cut to allow an actor to stab through the eye without damaging it. The additional eye stalks were pantyhose stuffed with newsprint, then marine epoxied for added strength.

MONSTER DESIGNER: Nathan Hatfield - ARTISANS: Elise Christiansen, Tony Wilkenson, Jenn Bobo, Kalani Lewis, Nathan Hatfield