Wichita State University - Theatre Technology-Scene Painting

Guest Artist: RACHEL DOWNS


Photo of Rachel DownsThe WSU Theatre Program was honored to host professional painter Rachel Downs for the production of "Iolanthe" in 2009. In June 2017 she facilitated an on-campus Scene Painting workshop for theatre professionals through the WSU Fine Arts Institute.

Rachel is a local Wichitan free-lance artist, custom finisher, scenic painter and designer. She has created hundreds of theatre backdrops, as well as murals and faux finishes for residential and commercial ventures.

She is a four time recipient of the Mary Jane Teal Award; once for acting, and three times for scene design.