The Masquerade is a one of a kind experience – maintaining the roots of a theatrical style, interactive, themed dance event, our goal is to transport the patrons of METROCON to a whole other world and provide a night of entertainment, romance, and adventure that is truly immersive and once in a lifetime. The Masquerade takes place on the Friday Evening of METROCON. The show will consist of scenes on stage, in the crowd, and with audience members involved, and the breaks will involve dancing, interactivity, suspense, drama, and a host of ways to meet new friends and truly make your cosplay come alive. The characters from the show will be out on the floor for the duration of the event as well to create unique memories with our fans. Dress code and interactivity details are below. Tickets are ten dollars ($10) online, and twelve dollars ($12) at Registration at the convention. Far away in a kingdom forgotten by legend, existing somewhere as a single speck in space and time, there was a great queen. She reigned for as long as many could remember, but now… she reigns no longer. As is tradition, the kingdom will host the Centennial Coronation again this summer – once, every hundred years, the citizens of the kingdom come together so that those who consider themselves worthy may try their hand at the test. Amidst a festival of costumes and luxuries, fortune telling and matchmaking, the brave and the hopeful come from all corners to see if the Royal Gem will choose a new heir to the throne. Will you come to seek the crown? Will you be there to witness history, should the sorcerers and ancient magicks decree that the gem has chosen its new keeper? What part will you have in this historic night? Be wary, traveller. There are those who would seek to invade this kingdom, and claim it for themselves – the pretenders and usurpers always find their way to an empty throne. Join the other citizens of the kingdom, dear friend, and perhaps be a part of a truly magical evening. The unexpected becomes normal when magic is at play, and the night is sure to at least be… interesting…
