The Capulet Ball - 2016

"You are a lover; borrow Cupid's wings..."

A combined party and theatrical event, the Capulet Ball enveloped our guests in the grandeur, romance, and beauty of a sensuous masquerade. Action from Act One of our upcoming Romeo and Juliet production and the famous balcony scene played out during the course of the night. Ending on a high note just before the plot takes a turn for the worse, we enjoyed the story of the young lovers steeped in hope and joy. After the poetic exchange of boundless love, the party continued and our guests enjoyed dessert and conversation with the performers. In keeping with We Players’ penchant for fully-immersive experiences, the story unfolded not in front of, but around and with our guests.

In each spectacular Capulet Ball setting, guests had the opportunity to party with Mercutio, raise a glass with Lord Capulet, join the festive group dance (We Players’ spicy version of the pavane), flirt with fellow masked revelers, and share in the age-old Capulet Family Candle Ceremony before the night is through.

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The Capulet Ball at The Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin

May 7, 2016: The opening night of this one-of-a-kind masquerade and performance! We partied with the Capulets in the amber light of this 1891 Church, and stepped back into the sleepy countryside that was Cow Hollow at the end of the nineteenth century.

The Capulet Ball at a San Anselmo Private Residence

May 14, 2016: This sleek modern villa is a bridge spanning a seasonal creek, with acres of protected lands stretching into the hills beyond. We partied en masque in this incredible home and danced with the lovers under the stars.

The Capulet Ball at Impact Hub Oakland

June 4, 2016: Our most urban venue for this thrilling masquerade! Hop on BART and jaunt a few blocks up bustling Broadway in vital Uptown Oakland to the spacious dance floor at Impact Hub.

The Capulet Ball at Castello di Amorosa

June 18, 2016: We crossed the drawbridge to this real Tuscan-inspired castle for an elegant wine reception and a seated dinner. Everyone danced amidst the stunning frescoes of the Great Hall and witnessed the lovers profess their bliss in the covered loggia.