Cyrano
Cyr ano de Berger ac,
2019
It took a team of 11 peo-
ple to make an impres-
sive 37 wigs and 16 sets
of facial hair for this
production of an 1897
romantic comedy about
learning to appreciate
the beauty within. The
wig team was also in
charge of producing
a key plot element:
a silicone nose.Cyrano’s
Nose
This feature plays a
vital role in the story,
as Cyrano’s grotesquely
large nose prevents him
from declaring his love
for Roxane. It was
poured fresh for every
performance by the wig
team, using molds they
created with the help
of makeup artist Crist
Ballas. A bonding agent
kept it attached to actor
Jay O. Sanders’ face
through an active per-
formance that involved
multiple swordfights
and costume changes.american craft aug/sept 19 63