"I knew some skeletons would come," one guest said at Redmoon Theater's Spectacle Lunatique fund-raiser on Saturday night, where more than 500 guests knew—apparently—to expect the unexpected. Known for its surreal performances and dreamlike visuals, the event offered everything from appetizer trays affixed to a candlelit bathtub to an operatic performance from a woman clutching an illuminated parasol. Here's a look at nine of the evening's most eye-catching entertainment ideas.
Photo: G. Thomas Ward
Wearing festive hats, a trio of musicians serenaded guests from a balcony above the main space.
Photo: G. Thomas Ward
A crew of skeletons appeared during the evening's main performance, which involved a mini opera and a fiery organ. "I knew some skeletons would come," said one Redmoon loyalist, as the creepy creatures made their entrance.
Photo: G. Thomas Ward
A performer lay in a bathtub covered with a pool of candlelit wine bottles. Two trays at the side of the tub held hors d'oeuvres such as deviled eggs.
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A strolling performer sold raffle tickets. Guests who purchased tickets plucked them off her dress.
Photo: Austin D. Oie
A crew of "flying performers" acted as an abstract airplane, circulating with handlebars, horns, propellers, and goggles, and making "whoosh" noises with their mouths.
Photo: Austin D. Oie
The flying performers traveled in a V formation.
Photo: Ryan Bourque
The company unveiled its new "fire organ."
Photo: G. Thomas Ward
Bursts of fire shot out of the organ in time to operatic music. Before the performance, staffers made sure that all guests were seated at a safe distance.
Photo: Ryan Bourque
During the cocktail reception, a banjo-playing performer serenaded guests from inside a cage.
Photo: Austin D. Oie
