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Theatrical

Wig Design

BOSTON

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Waitress, American Repertory Theatre, Brooks Atkinson Theatre
Wigs, hair and makeup design by Rahel Padula-Shufelt and Jason Allen

“All the good music has been written by people with wigs and stuff”

— Frank Zappa

To truly transport an audience member back in time, or to demonstrate a state of mind, a perfect wig will do the job. Wigs and hair are an intricate detail that if done right, one might even overlook in the excitement of the production experience.

This is truly the essence of wig making. To transport the viewer to a place where they are engrossed in the believable performance in front of them.

Memorable Moments.

Below are some of my favorites from my career in wig design.

Waitress, American Repertory Theatre, and Broadway
wigs, hair and makeup design by
Rachel Padula-Shufelt and Jason Allen
Marie Antoinette, American Repertory Theatre
wig, hair and makeup design by Rachel Padula-Shufelt
photo by Joan Marcus
Marie Antoinette, American Repertory Theatre
Wig, hair and makeup Design by
Rachel Padula-Shufelt
photo by Joan Marcus
X:The Life and Times of Malcolm X,
Odyssey Opera
wig design by Rachel Padula-Shufelt
The Band’s Visit at Huntington Theatre Company
pictured- Kareem Estamidicy(wigged), Jesse Garlick, Josephine Moshiri Elwood
wigs, hair and makeup design by
Rachel Padula-Shufelt
photo by Nile Hawver
The Sound of Music, North Shore Music Theatre
wig design by Rachel Padula-Shufelt
Beautiful, North Shore Music Theatre
Wig Design by Rachel Padula-Shufelt
Beautiful, North Shore Music Theatre
Wig Design by Rachel Padula-Shufelt
Beautiful, North Shore Music Theatre
Wig Design by Rachel Padula-Shufelt
Cherry Jones, The Glass Menagerie, American Repertory Theatre and Broadway
wig, hair and makeup design by Rachel Padula-Shufelt
Beautiful, North Shore Music Theatre
Wig Design by Rachel Padula-Shufelt
Barefoot in the Park, Gloucester Stage Co
costumes, and wigs by Rachel Padula-Shufelt
Dialogue of the Carmelites, Boston University Opera Institute
wigs and makeup by Rachel Padula- Shufelt
Adams Family, Wheelock Family Theatre
wig design/ rental- Rachel Paduula-Shufelt
photo by Nile Hawver