This is one of our favorite events because 1. We love kids! 2. We love the theater! and 3. We love helping raise money for charity! (Which means planning an event on a tight budget)
A little history, because you will see several of these "theater events" posted.....We helped Harris Barton and Ronnie Lott create this annual charity event in San Francisco in 2004 with the production of Lion King, and have been fortunate enough to work with them each year planning, producing and raising money for Champion Charities.
We love the creativity of this event and as you can see below, the photos speak for themselves. We take the the story line, characters and decor of the theater production and voila!
Two of the "Three Blind Mice"
The infamous Shrek Outhouse was turned into a photo booth with props piled high like Shrek ears, Fiona crowns, pig snouts, mouse ears, you name it!
Who doesn't love a candy bar? We had one side filled with sweet, Princess-like treats such as "Just Married" sweet tarts, pink and green swirl pops, gummy lime slices, and candy necklaces.
The other was piled high with candy versions of Shrek's favorite swamp snacks, like gummy centipedes, slugs, and worms, mossy/forest marbled M&Ms, and green sour string "witch's hair".
These gingerbread men had their arms and legs when they started! After being frosted and sprinkled...I don't think a single cookie made it out of the room alive;-)
A four-sided bar with a little something for everyone: a kid's bar filled with tasty apple and pear ciders, and for adults there were multiple wine bars and a station from Tres Agaves serving up the greenest margaritas you've ever laid eyes on.
Speaking of green, the good people of Greennii were a great help in consulting on how to make our event a little "greener". Some earthy-friendly benefits were gift bags made of old plastic bottles, and rather than putting bottles of water in the gift bags, we found the coolest juice box-style waters from Aqua2Go. In addition, all snacks included were natural and organic to do our part in supporting sustainable farming practices. Every little bit counts!
After feasting on sweet and savory treats served on compostable bamboo plates and silverware, all the guests walked over to the Orpheum Theater to catch the real SHREK The Musical in all of its glory. A very fun filled, sarcastic and witty show.
Like we said, with lots of money raised, this truly was a magical evening for all.
Event Planning and Production: WHITNEYfusion events
Photography: Sherman Chu Photography
Additional Photos: Karri Breslin, Kadydid Party Design
Event Decor: Kadydid Party Design
Reception Venue: San Francisco City Hall
Theater: The Orpheum Theater
Linens: La Tavola Linens
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Catering: Taste Catering
Lighting and Sound: Trapeze World
