Sypher
Arts Studio presents the Labyrinth
Masquerade Nr. 18
on August 14th and 15th, 2015
on August 14th and 15th, 2015
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| Last year, Acrobats at the dance-floor |
Photos and story by Karen Ostlund
The Royal Court of Sypher will be manifested in the new location Historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel this year at 506
South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA, 90071
It is a lavish event in which fantasy artists,
costumers, special effects crews, dancers and stage combat performers
participate in bringing a diverse host of creatures and mythologies alive
through breathtaking costumes, elaborate environments, giant puppets and
stunning entertainment.
Fantasy and imagination come to fruition as faerie wings and darkened wanderers step through the crowds. One of the most elaborate masquerade events of the year, masqueraders attend in costumes ranging from beautiful fare, Victorian garb, artful Steampunk, intricate armors, to a host of fantasy creatures and characters.This year's updated performance list: LabyrinthMasquerade.com/performances2015/
Fantasy and imagination come to fruition as faerie wings and darkened wanderers step through the crowds. One of the most elaborate masquerade events of the year, masqueraders attend in costumes ranging from beautiful fare, Victorian garb, artful Steampunk, intricate armors, to a host of fantasy creatures and characters.This year's updated performance list: LabyrinthMasquerade.com/performances2015/
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| Pre-show, lead choreographer Emily Arnstein.Producer Shawn Strider, far right |
Costumes or Formal wear with Masks are
Mandatory
Imaginative costumes are highly recommended
Friday
August 14th and Saturday August 15th 2015
Pre-show
7:00pm
Doors
open 8:00pm
Introduction
9:00pm
Closing
1:00am
Labyrinth of Jareth is one of the most elaborate
masquerade events of the year.
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| Giant puppets at pre-show |
For one weekend each year the portals to this legendary
masquerade are opened to bring new dreamers into the folds of the realms of
Sypher and grant masqueraders a unique opportunity to lose themselves within
the ambiance of the ball as the outside world fades into a dream.
The sculpted halls are transported into a fantasy realm
for a weekend of magical enchantment. Nobles and sprytes move through the court
as lights, projections, music and live acts fill the main chambers.
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| The film Labyrinth of Jareth 1986 w/Bowie and Connelly |
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 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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| Last year, Mila Siler performance in courtyard |
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.
Wander through the galleries of
Sypher Arts Studios to gain an intimate glimpse of the newest stories and
endeavors that continue to fuel our celebrations.
For tickets and more info: http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com
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| Tearoom line dancers |
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| Lobby stairs, guests arriving in costume |
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| Grand Ballroom performers |
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