Monsters & transformations 1 Baroque Performer-oPerated devices by Frank Mohler M Above, Monster Transformation; Archives nationale, Paris Vol. 01.32-38-42, 5a 36 theatre design any Renaissance and Baroque productions included monsters and mythological creatures as characters. Creatures such as centaurs and dragons are shown in the drawings and engravings for intermezzi and operas of the period. Some productions included performers transformed into other creatures or inanimate objects. & technology w i n t e r 2011