The exterior of the theatre was bright and alive. Snow was magically falling just within a few feet of the perimeter, and building only a few inches above the ground. A queue formed for adults and children alike to enjoy a short sleigh ride around the building with the falling snow. The carriages provided blankets to keep those warm from the unexpected snow in the autumn weather.
The lobby was already filled with early guests whom anticipated the several grand doors to open and who wanted to participate in the mini Maslenitsa (Butter Week) festival inside. Key to any Maslenitsa Festival is the Maslenitsa doll, made out of straw and women?s clothes that are set on poles. A small activity area allows anyone to make a miniature version to take home with them. A small puppet theatre right next to the booth gives children an opportunity to test out their new puppets skills.
Blinies (pancakes) were also a focal point of the Maslenitsa Festival, and guests were given a wide variety to choose from wheat, buckwheat, find-ground barley and oats. Samples were available to everyone, and greater portions were available for purchase.
Away from the backstage, the theatre appeared as elegant as ever. Candles of varying sizes brought illumination inside the theatre and down the aisles. Ushers in simple black and white tuxedos appeared polished and patient, waiting for the doors to open and guide people to their seats. The walls and ceiling were made of both dark wood and light marble; designs both simple and bold that naturally drew the viewer?s eyes to the stage.
The lobby was already filled with early guests whom anticipated the several grand doors to open and who wanted to participate in the mini Maslenitsa (Butter Week) festival inside. Key to any Maslenitsa Festival is the Maslenitsa doll, made out of straw and women?s clothes that are set on poles. A small activity area allows anyone to make a miniature version to take home with them. A small puppet theatre right next to the booth gives children an opportunity to test out their new puppets skills.
Blinies (pancakes) were also a focal point of the Maslenitsa Festival, and guests were given a wide variety to choose from wheat, buckwheat, find-ground barley and oats. Samples were available to everyone, and greater portions were available for purchase.
Away from the backstage, the theatre appeared as elegant as ever. Candles of varying sizes brought illumination inside the theatre and down the aisles. Ushers in simple black and white tuxedos appeared polished and patient, waiting for the doors to open and guide people to their seats. The walls and ceiling were made of both dark wood and light marble; designs both simple and bold that naturally drew the viewer?s eyes to the stage.