THE ILLUMINATI BALL
NEW YEAR'S EVE, NEW YORK CITY, 2018
An Immersive Theater Surrealist Soiree
The Illuminati Ball—New York City is a surreal immersive theater experience inspired by leaked photos from the Baron and Baroness de Rothschilds’ legendary 1972 fete, which drew elaborately masked guests such as Salvador Dali and Audrey Hepburn to the powerful couple’s mansion in France. Von Buhler’s version of the ball explores the myth and mystery of the Illuminati in conjunction with a powerful story about modern-day medical experimentation. Guests will be invited to take part in esoteric ritual ceremonies throughout the 6,500 square foot space, featuring eclectic music, provocative dance and daring performances unfolding continuously across three floors of interactive Illuminati-inspired rooms.
Upon arrival, guests enter into The Dressing Room where they will choose a unique mask to wear for the evening (and which they may take home afterwards as a memento of the night’s adventure). VIP initiates enter directly into The Domed Ballroom to choose their mask – and they are given an Illuminati ring allowing access to the secret rooms.
The event is written, produced, curated, designed and directed by Cynthia von Buhler, creator of the acclaimed Speakeasy Dollhouse immersive theater experiences, which to date have included three shows exploring mysterious Prohibition-era deaths and murders: The Bloody Beginning, The Brothers Booth, and Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic. The event is co-produced and co-directed by PJ Mead, with choreography and co-curation by Delysia La Chatte. Dara Swisher is the Stage Manager. The evening features special guest collaborations and appearances occurring throughout the historic bank. Featured performers include Vincent Cinque (Baron Guy de Rothschild), Luka Fric (Vacanti), Katie Kat (Parthenope), Countess Eden Atencio (Kahmadhenu), Travis Moore (Chumanzee), Maria Rusolo (Baroness Helene de Rothschild a.k.a. Demeter) and Justin Moore (Douglas).
9PM – 1AM (VIP initiates enter at 8:30PM)
The evening will feature an open bar.
Dress code must be adhered. Come dressed in creative formal attire -- the sky is the limit! We will be provide you each with a unique mask or you may bring your own. Please wear tuxes, suits, suit-coats, gowns, cocktail dresses or dressy slacks. Long capes are always welcome, too. If you enjoy dressing to kill, this is the time to do so. Cravats, bow ties and ties are preferred, but not necessary as long as you wear a suit coat and a dress shirt.
No refunds or exchanges. We reserve the right to check pockets and purses before entry. Photography is allowed without flash. This is a non-seated show. There are some seats, but plan on wandering. This is not a dinner. 21+ We will be checking ID.
The Illuminati Ball—New York City is a surreal immersive theater experience inspired by leaked photos from the Baron and Baroness de Rothschilds’ legendary 1972 fete, which drew elaborately masked guests such as Salvador Dali and Audrey Hepburn to the powerful couple’s mansion in France. Von Buhler’s version of the ball explores the myth and mystery of the Illuminati in conjunction with a powerful story about modern-day medical experimentation. Guests will be invited to take part in esoteric ritual ceremonies throughout the 6,500 square foot space, featuring eclectic music, provocative dance and daring performances unfolding continuously across three floors of interactive Illuminati-inspired rooms.
Upon arrival, guests enter into The Dressing Room where they will choose a unique mask to wear for the evening (and which they may take home afterwards as a memento of the night’s adventure). VIP initiates enter directly into The Domed Ballroom to choose their mask – and they are given an Illuminati ring allowing access to the secret rooms.
The event is written, produced, curated, designed and directed by Cynthia von Buhler, creator of the acclaimed Speakeasy Dollhouse immersive theater experiences, which to date have included three shows exploring mysterious Prohibition-era deaths and murders: The Bloody Beginning, The Brothers Booth, and Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic. The event is co-produced and co-directed by PJ Mead, with choreography and co-curation by Delysia La Chatte. Dara Swisher is the Stage Manager. The evening features special guest collaborations and appearances occurring throughout the historic bank. Featured performers include Vincent Cinque (Baron Guy de Rothschild), Luka Fric (Vacanti), Katie Kat (Parthenope), Countess Eden Atencio (Kahmadhenu), Travis Moore (Chumanzee), Maria Rusolo (Baroness Helene de Rothschild a.k.a. Demeter) and Justin Moore (Douglas).
9PM – 1AM (VIP initiates enter at 8:30PM)
The evening will feature an open bar.
Dress code must be adhered. Come dressed in creative formal attire -- the sky is the limit! We will be provide you each with a unique mask or you may bring your own. Please wear tuxes, suits, suit-coats, gowns, cocktail dresses or dressy slacks. Long capes are always welcome, too. If you enjoy dressing to kill, this is the time to do so. Cravats, bow ties and ties are preferred, but not necessary as long as you wear a suit coat and a dress shirt.
No refunds or exchanges. We reserve the right to check pockets and purses before entry. Photography is allowed without flash. This is a non-seated show. There are some seats, but plan on wandering. This is not a dinner. 21+ We will be checking ID.
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