'Winston'

Bunraku Style Cat Puppet

University of Texas at Austin production of Motherwitch by Travis Tate, 2018

Puppet Design: Jessi Rose Lowerre

Puppet Construction: Vanessa J. Lopez

Photo: Lawrence Peart, Courtesy of the University of Texas at Austin

 

'Harriet'

Muppet Style Hand and Rod Puppet, Puppetry Class Project, 2016

Puppet Design and Construction: Vanessa J. Lopez

Photo: Yitai Chung

Production stills from student film Felt, by Harold Urteaga and Oscar de la Garza.

 

'Trixie'

Marionette Style Puppet, Puppetry Class Project, 2016

Puppet Design and Construction: Vanessa J. Lopez

Photo: Yitai Chung

 

Three Robot Velociraptor Walkabout Puppets

University of Texas at Austin production of Enron by Lucy Prebble, 2018

Puppet Design: Caitlin Graham

Puppet Construction: Students from The University of Texas at Austin, Course Instructors: J.E. Johnson & Karen Maness

*My primary role on this project was constructing skin for the raptors that are all meant to look exposed. (http://sites.utexas.edu/appliedarts/skin-the-fabric-of-our-lives/)

Photo: Aaron Curry

Driven by student inquiry and collaboration, we are constructing three "velociraptor" suits for the Spring production of Enron in UT's Oscar G. Brocket theatre. Students draw upon their existing competencies and interests to self-organize into teams to determine design solutions, material choices, fabrication schedules and project mile stones.