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Elsen Associates, Inc., established in 1974 by Charles Elsen (1945 - 1985), is an organization of professionals, trained expressly in the craft of theatrical hair and make-up.

Birgit Nilsson is transformed by Charles Elsen for her role in Turandot, 1975 Dennis Bergevin prepares Jerry Hadley for his role in La Boheme, 1989 Jeffrey Frank readies Placido Domingo for his performance in Fedora, 1999
Photo by Erika Davidson The Washington Opera, vol 17, no 3 Photo by Robert A. Reeder

Joan Sutherland, her final Norma, 1979. Make-up and Hair by Dennis Bergevin Elleen Farrell as Queen Elizabeth I in Maria Stuarta for record company. Make-up by Charles Elsen, Hair by Dennis Bergevin
Joan Sutherland in Lucia di Lammermoor, Australia 1979. Make-up by Charles Elsen, Hair by Dennis Bergevin
Prasad & Valerie Photography
Photo by Franco Gaica
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