Scene: Paul O’Connor and Christina Osburn’s Annual Halloween Gathering. It’s that time of year to celebrate at their home when the landscape turns to vibrate colors and hues. Oranges, reds, yellows, ochre, and sienna dress the trees for an autumn show while the leaves sway in a rhythmic rhythm back and forth, creating a play in itself.
The crisp fall evening brought friends and characters together to cheer the spirited festival. It was full of delights as guests arrived. Smiles and hugs. Some in costume, some not. The mood was happy as the party goers gathered with conversations, drinks, treats, and stories. Happy Halloween!

Scene: The entrance to Christina Osburn and Paul O’Connor’s home. Every year Paul creates a Halloween scene. For the past few years he has repurposed the main character into different iterations as a candy dispenser! He also created his amazing fish out of water head piece including the bubbles on his shirt.
Paul, former Technical Director and Stage Designer at Vassar College, is now Designer and Owner of his Woodworking and Design Studio. A true creative craftsman.
Christina, wearing her memorable ostrich ensemble, is a creative force, an Art Teacher, Creator of Events and Artwork. And of course both are wonderful friends and hosts!

Scene: Pema Cliett and Taylor Davis.

Scene: Jane Santi.

Scene: Ted Lawrence and Lisa Padovani.

Scene: Seamus Mccance and Alicia Mikles.

Scene: Christina Osburn, in her memorable ostrich ensemble, dancing.

Scene: Stella watching her mom dance away.

Scene: Taylor Davis.

Scene: Fred J. and Beth K. DeVito. Photo Dana Brownstein with my camera.

Scene: Jeff Mohlenbrok and Dana Brownstein.

Scene: Spooky and tasty offerings created by Jeff Mohlenbrok.

Scene: Ryan Burns and Gabi Madden.

Scene: Sean B Nutley and Christina Osburn.

Scene: The scene is set.

Scene: Christina Osburn.

Scene: Tessa Saffer, Konstanze Zeller, and Sean B Nutley.

Scene: Quetzal Saunders and Taylor Davis.

Scene: Paul O’Connor in his amazing fish out of water head piece, including the bubbles on his shirt.

Scene: Carrie Bono.

Scene: Jerry Davis, Jem Adams, and Elizabeth Ellis.

Scene: Josh Alexander, Christina Osburn, and Erin Bertholf. 

Scene: Jim Fossett and Suzanne Stokes.

Scene: Jojo Ans and yours truly. Photo Kathy Gray with my camera.

Scene: Katie Coyle Todd and David Todd.

Scene: Katie Coyle Todd in her colorful magic cape.

Scene: Erin and Jared Bertholf.

Scene: Veronica Reck, Kathy Gray, and Nancy Clark.

Scene: Christina Osburn and Helenna Touseull.

Scene: Richie Touseull and Lisa Padovani.

Scene: Gabi Madden and Jojo Ans.

Scene: Janet and Joe Wallentiny.

Scene: Sella and Jeff Mohlenbrok.

Scene: Griffin Stenger and Katie Coyle Todd.

Scene: Suzanne Stokes, David Todd, and Seamus Mccance.

Scene: Kate Cummings and Griffin Stenger.

Scene: Jim Fossett and Sam Ramage.

Scene: Stella.

Scene: That’s me and Shabbat Rusciolelli. Photo Kathy Gray with my camera.

Scene: Quetzal Saunders and Sean B Nutley.

Scene: Janet Hicks.

Scene: Jojo Ans and Stella.

Scene: Aya Cash and Josh Alexander.

Scene: Jerry Smedley and Teal Hutton.

Scene: Janet Wygal and Christina Osburn.

Scene: Michael Lokensgard.

Scene: Ryan Burns, Gabi Madden, Erin Bertholf, and Jared Bertholf.

Scene: Carrie Bono, Lisa Padovani, and Laurie De Chiara.

Scene: Janet Wygal and Todd Prudhomme.

Scene: Sean B Nutley and Gabi Madden.

Scene: Quetzal Saunders and his son, Marley.

Scene: Janet Hicks.

Scene: Shabbat Rusciolelli does an impromptu performance.

Scene: Stella.

Scene: Paul O’Connor and Christina Osburn.

Scene: The candy dispenser! Trick or treat!!