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Theatrical

Makeup Design

BOSTON

Miss Havisham, Odysey Opera
wigs and make-up by Rachel Padula-Shufelt

The best color in the world is the one that looks good on you.

— Coco Chanel

The utilitarian need for makeup in theatre is undeniable. It’s necessary to work with the light and the the colors in the technical environment to tell a story. It’s needed to identify character. To tell the story effectivly.

Memorable Moments.

Some of my favorite shows and makeup jobs from the past.

Becoming a Man at American Repertory Theater
hair and makeup design by Rachel Padula-Shufelt
photo by Nile Hawver
Becoming a Man at American Perertory Theater
hair and makeup design by Rachel Padula-Shufelt
photo by Nile Hawver
Odysey Opera
wig and makeup by Rachel Padula-Shufelt
Moby Dick, American Repertory Theater
hair and makeup design by Rachel Padula-Shufelt
publicity shoot for The Band’s Visit at
Huntington Theatre
hair and makeup by Rachel Padula-Shufelt
photo by Nile Hawver
publicity photos for Witch at
The Huntington Theater
hair and makeup styling by Rachel Padula-Shufelt
phot by Nile Hawver
Taylor Mac, The Lillys Revenge publicity photo used for posters and the cover of the Boston Phoenix Magazine
photo by
The vision/ Lady in White, Raymonda at
Boston Ballet makeup by Rachel Padula-Shufelt
photo by Ezra Lovesky
Mother Ginger, The Nutcracker at Boston Ballet
hair and makeup supervisor, makeup artist- Rachel Padula-Shufelt
photo by Liza Voil
John Proctor is The Villain at
Huntington Theatre Company
hair and makeup design by Rachel Padula-Shufelt
John Proctor is The Villain at
Huntington Theatre Company
hair and makeup design by Rachel Padula-Shufelt
photo by Nile Hawver
Pippin at American Repertory Theatre
wigs styling and construction and makeup Artist, Rachel Padula- Shufelt