A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM took place on Saturday, August 16, 2008 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
at Palms Pool & Bungalows
in LAS VEGAS NV. More details on the event are below.
The most infamous party in America is “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Playboy Mansion in LA; home of the world’s most famous playboy Hugh Hefner. The most infamous party now has a sister. The event will start off at the mansion (August 2nd) then head to the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV, home to the world’s only Playboy Club two weeks later (August 16th). A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the event of the year. The theme for this year is “A masquerade in the King’s Court.” All guests will traverse thru the enchanted forest and thru the massive castle gates where the King rules all. They will drink freely and be continually entertained by the greatest performers in the land. Take heed, because if you lose favor with the King, he may take your head! The event will feature extensive custom prop creations, an unbelievable cast of performers and musicians, and a complimentary hosted bar by Ketel One, Right gin, Peroni, Red Bull, Red Bull Cola, Perrier Jouet, and Fiji. There will not be another event like this the entire year!
Last Years Party
Tickets Start at $150 and Will Increase
Ticket Price Includes: complimentary hosted bar by Ketel One, Right gin, Peroni, Red Bull, Red Bull Cola, Perrier Jouet, and Fiji at all Palms Pool bars.
Concept & Character list:
The King: Shows up late around 11 or 12, music stops and everyone welcomes him. Horns blow and an announcement is made. He is led in by his court. Regal in every way. He determines whether everyone lives or dies. He anoints the queens throughout the night. The Queen(s): Queen stays by his side most of the time with her ladies in waiting. They leave and get into trouble, the king finds out and kills her, then picks another queen from the court only to kill her too. The Executioner:Stands there ominously waiting for his next victim. Excites the court whenever there is a beheading. The Jester:The courts funny person, Painted face, Colorful outfit, playing jokes The Mimes: Entertain with a side of trouble. Knights/guards/warrior: Positioned at the entrance to the castle, and next to the King. They will escort the disobidient to their death. One knight fights with one warrior and defeats the warrior, the other dies. The Cardinal: A bright red outfit with sign that says “sin tonight, repent tomorrow,” He is urging people to buy indulgences. If they get one, they fill out the piece of paper and they are free to do that sin for the night without any repercussions. He carries a bucket around that they drop it in and then he moves on. Novelty coins can be used to commit these "sins". Ladies in waiting: Beautiful ladies waiting on the Queen, giving out “alms.”
Body contortionists: Performance for the King, please he lets them live and remain in the court The Mentalist: A dark mystic and scary character who performs for the King Exotic Persian maidens: Show their skills of exotic belly dancing and entertain the guests Magical ladies in the water:Dreamy magical white dressed ladies The Forest Thieves: Unruly, loud partiers who are outside the gates and desperatly wanting inside The Fortune Teller: Knows all, tells all!
Set design/Concepts:
Upper pool deck transformed into a medivel castle
King is setup on the stage with queens
Drawbridge enterence
Truss signifies entry into the Kings domain
In the outside pool, throw in coins to make your wishes come true! Will the Lady of the Lake give you a disapproving frown or a lucky smile?
Don't loss favor with the King, a guillotine is placed in the castle walls if you lose favor with the king, the guards and the executioner will take you to be beheaded.
Complimentary photo option
Massive sound and lighting to create the ultimate Medieval experience!