THE ILLUMINATI BALL
NEW YORK CITY
An Immersive Theater Surrealist Soiree
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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 third floor.
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).
Some other highlights of the evening:
Katherine Crockett, star of the hit immersive show The Queen of the Night and member of the Martha Graham Dance Company, presents The Portal in The Vault and dances The Initiation on the stage in The Domed Ballroom.
The recently deceased hip-hop legend Prodigy of Mobb Deep wrote and recorded a poignant welcome song specifically for the production with opera singer Katie Kat. Kat performs the song in The Domed Ballroom with dance by Delysia La Chatte.
Actress, director and model Syrie Moskowitz will be recreating an intimate version of the Rothschilds’ party in The Trustee Room and Victorian Parlor on the third floor, accessible by an antique birdcage elevator presided over by an accordion-wielding elevator operator. Only those with our secret ring are allowed to enter.
Ventiko will stage animal tableaux featuring Dexter, the world famous peacock (recently on Saturday Night Live Weekend Update), and other creatures.
The Haiku Guys and Gals will interview guests and type out personal haikus on antique typewriters in The Cashier's Office. Professional wizard Devin Person will cater to guest's unspoken desires.
Jonathan Sims’ Chromadetic interactive projections will be on view throughout the building.
Burlesque performer Zoe Ziegfeld will dance with her live python, Fantasia, on The Aerial Stage.
The Lost Boys aerial troupe will perform Caged Bird and Meine Lippen, Sie Küssen So Heiss from the aerial stage in The Domed Ballroom Entrance with Katie Kat.
Countess Eden Atencio will bathe with guests in her breast-milk bath in The President’s Office.
Leo Abel, Marcela Coberlini, Natti Vogel, Misc Allaneous Dom Top, Perle Noire, Pythagoras, Kathryn Kendall, Madame Rosebud, Pearls Daily, Celeste Hudson, Audrey Love, Carolyn Chiu, Haleigh Ciel, Cliff Fuller, Erick Szentmiklosy, Daniel Zaltsman, Lisa Ann, Jonathan Goldberg, Bella Sarah, Lady Blaze, Falana Fox, Lucy Rezu, and Ruby Mechant perform on both stages in The Domed Ballroom and will interact one-on-one with guests in The Speakeasy.
8PM – 11PM ( Inner Circle Initiates enter at 7:30PM) The evening will feature a cash bar with gourmet sandwiches.
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. Cash bar. 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 third floor.
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).
Some other highlights of the evening:
Katherine Crockett, star of the hit immersive show The Queen of the Night and member of the Martha Graham Dance Company, presents The Portal in The Vault and dances The Initiation on the stage in The Domed Ballroom.
The recently deceased hip-hop legend Prodigy of Mobb Deep wrote and recorded a poignant welcome song specifically for the production with opera singer Katie Kat. Kat performs the song in The Domed Ballroom with dance by Delysia La Chatte.
Actress, director and model Syrie Moskowitz will be recreating an intimate version of the Rothschilds’ party in The Trustee Room and Victorian Parlor on the third floor, accessible by an antique birdcage elevator presided over by an accordion-wielding elevator operator. Only those with our secret ring are allowed to enter.
Ventiko will stage animal tableaux featuring Dexter, the world famous peacock (recently on Saturday Night Live Weekend Update), and other creatures.
The Haiku Guys and Gals will interview guests and type out personal haikus on antique typewriters in The Cashier's Office. Professional wizard Devin Person will cater to guest's unspoken desires.
Jonathan Sims’ Chromadetic interactive projections will be on view throughout the building.
Burlesque performer Zoe Ziegfeld will dance with her live python, Fantasia, on The Aerial Stage.
The Lost Boys aerial troupe will perform Caged Bird and Meine Lippen, Sie Küssen So Heiss from the aerial stage in The Domed Ballroom Entrance with Katie Kat.
Countess Eden Atencio will bathe with guests in her breast-milk bath in The President’s Office.
Leo Abel, Marcela Coberlini, Natti Vogel, Misc Allaneous Dom Top, Perle Noire, Pythagoras, Kathryn Kendall, Madame Rosebud, Pearls Daily, Celeste Hudson, Audrey Love, Carolyn Chiu, Haleigh Ciel, Cliff Fuller, Erick Szentmiklosy, Daniel Zaltsman, Lisa Ann, Jonathan Goldberg, Bella Sarah, Lady Blaze, Falana Fox, Lucy Rezu, and Ruby Mechant perform on both stages in The Domed Ballroom and will interact one-on-one with guests in The Speakeasy.
8PM – 11PM ( Inner Circle Initiates enter at 7:30PM) The evening will feature a cash bar with gourmet sandwiches.
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. Cash bar. 21+ We will be checking ID.
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