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Another Look at Spectacle Lunatique: More Photos From Redmoon Theater's Surreal Fund-Raiser

Jenny Berg
March 17, 2009

Redmoon Theater's Spectacle Lunatique benefit on Friday almost defied description. So to show even more of the imaginative pageantry than we were able to include in our report from the event, here's another look at some of the highlights, which ranged from haircuts to a drum procession.

A guest (and a hairdresser) at Spectacle Lunatique
A guest (and a hairdresser) at Spectacle Lunatique
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
Performers from Chicago Dance Crash entertained at the event.
Performers from Chicago Dance Crash entertained at the event.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
For a $20 fee that benefited the theater, guests could get a haircut from a stylist from local salon Art and Science.
For a $20 fee that benefited the theater, guests could get a haircut from a stylist from local salon Art and Science.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
Kimono-clad performers pulled golden eggs from fabric clouds hanging from Redmoon Central's ceiling; the eggs and the poems within them served as takeaway gifts.
Kimono-clad performers pulled golden eggs from fabric clouds hanging from Redmoon Central's ceiling; the eggs and the poems within them served as takeaway gifts.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
A trio of singers, armed with masks and individual spotlights, sang short ditties for individual guests.
A trio of singers, armed with masks and individual spotlights, sang short ditties for individual guests.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
In a loft above the coat check area, an actor posed as a teacher and lectured an audience of chairs filled with green apples.
In a loft above the coat check area, an actor posed as a teacher and lectured an audience of chairs filled with green apples.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
At the entrance to the dinner area, performers dressed as paparazzi pretended to snap attendees' photos.
At the entrance to the dinner area, performers dressed as paparazzi pretended to snap attendees' photos.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
A rosy-cheeked guitarist serenaded guests while they waited in line for the restroom.
A rosy-cheeked guitarist serenaded guests while they waited in line for the restroom.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
A procession of performers marched through the crowd, keeping time on drums that were affixed to their heads.
A procession of performers marched through the crowd, keeping time on drums that were affixed to their heads.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
Aerial acrobats performed on a ladder that grew taller throughout the routine.
Aerial acrobats performed on a ladder that grew taller throughout the routine.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
Partygoers drew pictures on chalkboards strapped to performers' chests.
Partygoers drew pictures on chalkboards strapped to performers' chests.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
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