Dos Equis’s “Most Interesting Masquerade” in New York’s historic Masonic Hall in 2012 featured what at first glance appeared to be a painting of a lion. But a closer look revealed that the image was brushed across the bodies of two seated women, their feet just barely breaching the frame of the shadow box. Mirrorball commissioned New Orleans-based artist Craig Tracy to create the living canvas, a process that took approximately 10 hours. Guests were encouraged to pose for a photo with the models to share on social media via nearby iPads.
Chicago’s Redmoon Theater—renown for its dreamlike events—showcases “Table Ladies” as part of its Redmoon for Hire program, from which planners can source the theater’s collection of performers, atmospheric elements, and “food service performance devices” for private and corporate events. The Table Ladies are two corseted and wigged performers who circulate among guests wearing Victorian-inspired, oversize hoop skirts that act as tables to display appetizers or desserts. Similar food displays are also available through Redmoon, such as “Floating Trays” (hardwood surfaces attached to backpacks) and “Briefcase Servers” (open briefcases featuring miniature puppet shows within the lids). Pricing ranges from $1,200 to $3,600 for the Table Ladies, from $1,200 for the Floating Trays, and from $700 to $1,800 for the Briefcase Servers; services are available in the Chicago area.
