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| Tea Room Performances |
Los Angeles, CA (West Hollywood Today) 7/11/2013
Photos & story by Karen Ostlund
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| Shawn Strider, producer of Labyrinth Masquerade |
Sypher Arts Studios presented the 16th annual Labyrinth
Masquerade Ball last weekend, July 5-6th which is a lavish event
with breathtaking costumes, elaborate sets, giant puppets and stunning
entertainment.
This
“Gothic Victorian & steam punk masquerade” – is one of the few classical
events open to who has dreamed of a surrealistic fantasy fading into a single
night of dance and revelry.
Music and visuals heighten your senses as the
night shields the Goblin Court and the chambers surrounding it.
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| Emily Arnstein, Lead Choreographer (center) |
Each year, Sypher Arts Studios host this legendary
masquerade to completely submerge patrons in a special night of art, music,
dance, and live stage performances in the Royal Court of Sypher.
Labyrinth Masquerade Ball was celebrating their 16th year at The
Legendary Park Plaza (607 South Park View St.) downtown LA.
Costumes or formal wear with masks was a must to enter.
Attendees take the dress-code very seriously, but they
have a whole year to figure out what to wear for the next ball. Some even
prefer to rent their fantasy costume.
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| Connelly & Bowie in the 1986 cult movie Labyrinth |
The idea behind Labyrinth’s two days yearly masquerade is the
1986 British-American fantasy film “Labyrinth” directed by Jim Henson and
produced by George Lucas. The film is based upon conceptual designs by Brian
Froud.
The leading film
stars are David Bowie as Jareth, and Jennifer Connelly as Sarah.
The plot revolves around Sarah's quest to reach the center
of an enormous otherworldly maze to rescue her infant brother Toby, who has
been kidnapped by Jareth, the Goblin King.
With the exception of
Bowie and Connelly, most of the significant characters in the film are played
by puppets produced by Jim Henson's Creature Shop.
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| Victorian Chorus |
The
Labyrinth of Jareth is a Masquerade Ball based on Venetian tradition, Celtic
faerie and goblin lore, and stories of fantasy and wonder. Lost within the
borders of chaos and light, nobles dance among the Fae while goblins wait with
hungry eyes in the wings of their court.
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| "Take a waltz with the devil" at the Clockwork Ballroom |
Some of the most amazing fantasy artists,
costumers and special effects crews participate in bringing a diverse host of
creatures and mythologies alive each year.
This
year 2013 at Labyrinth of Jareth XVI, Clockwork Couture presented the Royal Evening
Tea Service with waltz in the Clockwork Ballroom.
The
Clockwork Ballroom also offered live acts by the Wessex Consort; the
Aetherlight Orchestra, Heart of Gold, Iqaat and a special performance from
famous Baritone Stephen Swanson.
For many
“The Royal Evening Tea Ballroom” is a chance to sit down and unwind gears and
enjoy a “steam punk menu” offered
by the Royal Kitchens. On the menu you find;
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| Tea Room |
Victorian Steam
Punk Tea Sandwiches: Victorian Cucumber;
Sourdough bread, with lemon and chive cream cheese. Sypher Teas: Prince Sypher's Grey; Zesty and
Vibrant w/strong black teas, and Smokey Lap sang. Desserts: Opera Cakes;
White and Yellow Cakes with Berries and Butter cream. Victorian
Cucumber; Sourdough bread, with lemon and chive cream cheese.
The Royal Court
SYPHER ART STUDIOS & their performers were last weekend’s host with the motto: “Dance and dream amongst the Court of Faerie and the darker edge of goblin realms”. www.labyrinthmasquerade.com
SYPHER ART STUDIOS & their performers were last weekend’s host with the motto: “Dance and dream amongst the Court of Faerie and the darker edge of goblin realms”. www.labyrinthmasquerade.com
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| CosPlay Piano |
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| Attendees take the outfit seriously |
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