- Live Musicians
- String Quartet or Classical Trio: Sets a romantic and elegant tone during arrival and dinner
- Opera Singer or Theatrical Vocalist: Adds dramatic flair with live arias or masquerade-themed performances
- Pianist or Harpist: Ideal for ambient background music during cocktail hour or dessert
- DJ or Live Band
- DJ with Classical-Electronic Fusion Set: Blends orchestral intros with dance beats to match the masquerade aesthetic
- Vintage Swing or Jazz Band: Great for adding a Gatsby-style energy or moody lounge ambiance later in the evening
- Themed Performers
- Costumed Dancers (Waltz, Tango, or Burlesque): Perform brief choreographed numbers in period costume or masks
- Stilt Walkers in Ball Attire: Towering, masked figures who greet guests or roam the party
- Living Statues: Actors posing as elegant stone figures or masked hosts who “come to life” during the night
- Interactive Talent
- Fortune Teller or Tarot Reader: Offers private readings in a candlelit lounge space
- Masked Character Hosts: Serve drinks, pose for photos, or deliver “mystery messages” throughout the night
- Calligrapher or Poet-for-Hire: Creates keepsake messages, initials, or mask sketches for guests
- Visual Artists and Entertainers
- Silhouette Artist: Cuts custom masked portraits of guests
- Magician or Mentalist: Performs mysterious or mind-reading acts between courses or in roaming fashion
- Face/Mask Painter: Adds subtle shimmer, lace, or filigree designs to guests’ makeup or masks
- Event Support Professionals
- Event Emcee (in character or themed costume): Guides the evening with flair and theatrical timing
- Themed Photographers or Cinematic Videographers: Specialize in moody, masked portraiture or period-style edits
- Costume Stylists or On-Site Mask Designers: Offer touch-ups or last-minute enhancements for guests
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