Mask and Wig: The University of Pennsylvania The Mask and Wig Club was founded in 1889 by Clayton Fotterall McMichael as an alternative to the existing dramatic outlets at Penn. In its 117th year, Mask and Wig has brought superb comedy, music, and dancing to both the University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia communities and is wildly popular among the undergraduate population as well as Philadelphia at large. Supported by a Stage Crew, Orchestra, and Business Staff, the Mask and Wig Club still thrives and remains true to its credo: "Justice to the stage and credit to the University."