Theatre Bizarre transforms the Masonic Temple into annual creep show masquerade

The massive and imposing Masonic Temple hosts Theatre Bizarre on back-to-back October weekends in Detroit the creepy and the curious alike come to revel in 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Theatre Bizarre concludes this weekend with the second Masquerade Gala on Friday the 19th and the final Theatre Bizarre party on Saturday the 20th. For more information check out www.theatrebizarre.com.

The Gabriel Brass Band performs on stage in the grand ballroom on the lower level of the Masonic Temple. Theatre Bizarre concludes this weekend with the second Masquerade Gala on Friday the 19th and the final Theatre Bizarre party on Saturday the 20th. For more information check out www.theatrebizarre.com.

Brooke Jones (left) of St. Clair Shores and Lauren Ogle of Clarkston attend Theatre Bizarre in creative costumes of sliver and gold. Theatre Bizarre concludes this weekend with the second Masquerade Gala on Friday the 19th and the final Theatre Bizarre party on Saturday the 20th. For more information check out www.theatrebizarre.com.

Faye Price and Mark Birnhart of Northville attend Theatre Bizarre as creepy clowns. Birnhart wanted to give make up artist Hal Loo (not pictured) of Mural Lab a shout out for doing his makeup.

Actors perform on stage in the grand ballroom on the lower level of the Masonic Temple. Theatre Bizarre concludes this weekend with the second Masquerade Gala on Friday the 19th and the final Theatre Bizarre party on Saturday the 20th. For more information check out www.theatrebizarre.com. (John T. Greilick, The Detroit News)

Theatrical rockers Krillin vs. Spaceskull perform on 'The Asylum' stage.

The Gabriel Brass Band performs on stage in the grand ballroom on the lower level of the Masonic Temple.

Theatre Bizarre guests enjoy a performance by theatrical rockers Krillin vs. Spaceskull on 'The Asylum' stage.

On a pair of October weekends in Detroit the creepy and the curious alike converge on the towering Masonic Temple for the sprawling masquerade spectacle known as Theatre Bizarre. These are some of the sights seen inside Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Theatre Bizarre concludes this weekend with the second Masquerade Gala on Friday the 19th and the final Theatre Bizarre party on Saturday the 20th. For more information check out www.theatrebizarre.com.

These are some of the sights inside the 2018 version of Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

Canadian visitors (from left) Charles and Charlotte Courtemanche of London, Ontario and Michele and Greg Girty of Windsor stop for a photo. Charlotte repurposed her wedding dress for the occasion.

Theatrical rockers Krillin vs. Spaceskull perform on 'The Asylum' stage.

Theatrical rockers Krillin vs. Spaceskull perform on 'The Asylum' stage. *** For back-to-back October weekends in Detroit the creepy and the curious alike converge on the towering Masonic Temple for the sprawling masquerade spectacle known as Theatre Bizarre. These are some of the sights seen inside Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Theatre Bizarre concludes this weekend with the second Masquerade Gala on Friday the 19th and the final Theatre Bizarre party on Saturday the 20th. For more information check out www.theatrebizarre.com. (John T. Greilick, The Detroit News)

A Theatre Bizarre guests in a scary rabbit mask watches a performance by theatrical rockers Krillin vs. Spaceskull on 'The Asylum' stage.

Theatrical rockers Krillin vs. Spaceskull perform on 'The Asylum' stage.

Theatrical rockers Krillin vs. Spaceskull perform on 'The Asylum' stage.

Mark Rothman, Sofia Syntaxx (center) and Katie Hintsala arrive outside the gothic Masonic Temple in Detroit, home to Theatre Bizarre for two weekends in October.

Ben Rathburn and Jen Gross of Dearborn Heights attend Theatre Bizarre as Egyptian gods.

Theatrical rockers Krillin vs. Spaceskull perform on 'The Asylum' stage.

Theatre Bizarre guests enjoy a performance by theatrical rockers Krillin vs. Spaceskull on 'The Asylum' stage.

Theatrical rockers Krillin vs. Spaceskull perform on 'The Asylum' stage.

Here's a particularly scary participant in the Theatre Bizarre festivities.

Theatrical rockers Krillin vs. Spaceskull perform on 'The Asylum' stage.

Theatrical rockers Krillin vs. Spaceskull perform on 'The Asylum' stage. Theatre Bizarre concludes this weekend with the second Masquerade Gala on Friday the 19th and the final Theatre Bizarre party on Saturday the 20th. For more information check out www.theatrebizarre.com.

Theatre Bizarre guest Jennifer Draper is illuminated by an eerie red light while watching a performance from the balcony overlooking the Asylum stage.

Here's a Theatre Bizarre guest wearing a mask on the back of his head.

A pair of cheeky emcees introduce the dancers at the Dirty Devils Peepshow on the fifth floor.

Dalton Zanetti of Novi attends Theatre Bizarre as quirky PBS television painter Bob Ross.

The Gabriel Brass Band performs on stage in the grand ballroom on the lower level of the Masonic Temple.

The Gabriel Brass Band performs on stage in the grand ballroom on the lower level of the Masonic Temple.

The Gabriel Brass Band performs on stage in the grand ballroom on the lower level of the Masonic Temple.

Catl perform in the Beezlepub.

Guests eat and drink in the Beezlepub.

Guests eat and drink in the Beezlepub.

Actors perform on stage in the grand ballroom on the lower level of the Masonic Temple.

These are some of the sights inside the 2018 version of Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

These are some of the sights inside the 2018 version of Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

These are some of the sights inside the 2018 version of Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

These are some of the sights inside the 2018 version of Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

A bearded lady performs at The Dirty Devils Peepshow.

A pair of cheeky emcees introduce the dancers at the Dirty Devils Peepshow on the fifth floor.

Burlesque performer Magenta DeMure teases the audience at the Dirty Devils Peepshow on the fifth floor.

These are some of the sights inside the 2018 version of Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

These are some of the sights inside the 2018 version of Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

These are some of the sights inside the 2018 version of Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

These are some of the sights inside the 2018 version of Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

These are some of the sights inside the 2018 version of Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

Guests take a selfie.

These are some of the sights inside the 2018 version of Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

For back-to-back October weekends in Detroit the creepy and the curious alike converge on the towering Masonic Temple for the sprawling masquerade spectacle known as Theatre Bizarre. These are some of the sights seen inside Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Theatre Bizarre concludes this weekend with the second Masquerade Gala on Friday the 19th and the final Theatre Bizarre party on Saturday the 20th. For more information check out www.theatrebizarre.com. (John T. Greilick, The Detroit News)

These are some of the sights inside the 2018 version of Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

These are some of the sights inside the 2018 version of Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

These are some of the sights inside the 2018 version of Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

These are some of the sights inside the 2018 version of Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

These are some of the sights seen inside Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

These are some of the sights seen inside Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

These are some of the sights seen inside Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

These are some of the sights seen inside Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

For back-to-back October weekends in Detroit the creepy and the curious alike converge on the towering Masonic Temple for the sprawling masquerade spectacle known as Theatre Bizarre. These are some of the sights seen inside Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018. Theatre Bizarre concludes this weekend with the second Masquerade Gala on Friday the 19th and the final Theatre Bizarre party on Saturday the 20th. For more information check out www.theatrebizarre.com. (John T. Greilick, The Detroit News)

These are some of the sights seen inside Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

These are some of the sights seen inside Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.

These are some of the sights seen inside Theatre Bizarre 'The Great Deception' on Saturday, October 13, 2018.