Emerson Stage
Directed By Robert Colby
Costume Design by Emily White
Hair & Wig Design by Jez Insalaco
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In this outlandish musical where insects are friends and family is horrifying, everything is a little fantastic! Flower children sport tie dye and flower crowns, the “ladies” of the Flower Court are resplendent in their garden dresses and their hats and tresses. The ladybug is a true lady—who very much takes after Jackie O. Not to be outdone, however, Aunt Spiker proudly flaunts a unnaturally auburn, 9” tall beehive retrofitted from an gnarly, curly Rapunzel wig.
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Photography by Jez Insalaco and Emerson College
Emerson Shakespeare Society
Directed by Devin Fletcher
Costume Design by Becky Thorogood
Hair Design by Jez Insalaco
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This production of The Taming of the Shrew was set in the 1940s, during WWII. Hair inspiration was curated through dress code research of everyday American women in the 40s, as well as pin-up styles of the time, and recreated for the stage using each performer’s natural hair!
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Photography by Nydia Hartono
Emerson Shakespeare Society
Directed by Nicky Maggio
Costume Design by Becky Thorogood
Hair Design by Jez Insalaco
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Victorian-inspired hairstyles were created using the actresses’ natural hair and length while being conscientious of period needs of the production.
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Photography by Taylor Ness
Emerson Shakespeare Society
Directed by James Blaszko
Costume Design by Kimberly Blaise and Niccolo Walsh
Hair Design by Jez Insalaco
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Elektra/Electra was an interactive play in three parts. Elektra, the first segment, was a production of the classic Sophoclean text. Romantic curls, tendrils and braids complimented the Grecian-inspired costumes.
An appropriation of the original text by the cast followed, creating an impromptu wedding reception. The ensemble exhibited contemporary bridal party hair.
Following was a production of Electra, an adaptation by Ellen McLaughlin, which was presented through a heightened, abstract aesthetic that contrasted pleasure and disgust through design elements. Clytemnestra, Electra’s mother, is picture-perfect with her Gibson Girl-esque bouffant, contrasting starkly against Electra’s matted, dirt smeared locks, and Electra’s sister exists somewhere in between—simple but not extravagant. With each iteration of the text, the performers were cast in the same role. The hair styling changes also ran in real-time using the actor’s natural hair, instead of using wigs.
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Photography by Lizzie Milanovich and Jake Schwartz and Jez Insalaco
Tom Kingdon Productions
Directed by Tom Kingdon
Costume Design by Lia Nagamatsu
Hair Design by Jez Insalaco
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A perfect french twist for the mother of the household, complete with soft pin curl touches.
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Photography by Jez Insalaco
Westwood High School
Directed by Jim Howard
Costume Design by Jez Insalaco
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To grunge up this witch’s look, a custom hair piece with braids woven in and around each other was constructed.
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Photography by Jez Insalaco
