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PHOTO GALLERY: The Masque of the Red Death


  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • | 4:00 a.m. November 2, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: The Masque of the Red Death
Souhad and Tess Chawi dance to the music at the event.
Souhad and Tess Chawi dance to the music at the event.
Vicki Alexander, Francesca Mendolia and Sharon Hurlds
Vicki Alexander, Francesca Mendolia and Sharon Hurlds
Tava Strenberg handed out unicorn farts, which were rolled up inspirational quotes.
Tava Strenberg handed out unicorn farts, which were rolled up inspirational quotes.
Tammy Rowan and Sandy Reminga
Tammy Rowan and Sandy Reminga
Juan Quintero and Alejandro Cardona
Juan Quintero and Alejandro Cardona
Tava Sternberg, Shira Sternberg and Kara Nally
Tava Sternberg, Shira Sternberg and Kara Nally
Gillian Ardini and Debbie Sellinger
Gillian Ardini and Debbie Sellinger
Diane and Tony Huszar
Diane and Tony Huszar
This clock would chime every hour to symbolize the approach of the red death.
This clock would chime every hour to symbolize the approach of the red death.
Actor Peter Swarenz entertains guests in the astrology room.
Actor Peter Swarenz entertains guests in the astrology room.
Amanda and Marty Gworek hung out in the white room where chicken was served. Hens were thought to ward of the plague.
Amanda and Marty Gworek hung out in the white room where chicken was served. Hens were thought to ward of the plague.
Alex Klotz and Kelly Clark.
Alex Klotz and Kelly Clark.
Actor Tom Laitinen stayed in character as Prince Prospero all night.
Actor Tom Laitinen stayed in character as Prince Prospero all night.
Actor Tom Laitinen, Prince Prospero, and actress Jaye Sheldon, Lady Rowena, begin the evening with an introduction.
Actor Tom Laitinen, Prince Prospero, and actress Jaye Sheldon, Lady Rowena, begin the evening with an introduction.
Jessica and Chad Tady collected herbs in the violet room which wards of evil air. Each room was differently themed just like in the story.
Jessica and Chad Tady collected herbs in the violet room which wards of evil air. Each room was differently themed just like in the story.
Catherine Taormina and Nick Addeo
Catherine Taormina and Nick Addeo
Vicki Alexander makes a potion to ward of the plague in the blue room.
Vicki Alexander makes a potion to ward of the plague in the blue room.

 

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