Tuesday morning meant picking up the new tarp, the pole, trolley and sound system from Centerville. We have also had some amazing people in West Ranch HS remake our 'bouquinistas' so we went to pick them up - as well as a trip to Walmart to pick up additional props we had pre-ordered.
All went like clockwork and by the time we arrived at our rehearsal facility, all poles were taped and props assembled.
We opened the new floor (we are using a floor in Dayton that is 15 foot deeper and 15 feet wider) and Michael Shapiro arrived to spend the day with us opening out the show.
In previous years this has been a stressful day for the members and the staff but this year was very straight forward and the member's show has changed that much (besides adding a few 100 extra steps to their fitbits!).
As well as opening the show out, it also gives the guard a chance to acclimatise themselves and start to get more consistent. 4-5- days of daily rehearsals really does make a difference to our consistency, which is the name of the game now (as it is for every other guard).
We finished rehearsal with a strong run and a final chat with Michael before he spends the day on Weds with his other guards and then leave WGI for NYC!
After loading the vans (fortunately, everything fitted in which means we don't have to construct and deconstruct the props every day) we headed back to the hotel and then our dinner reservation at Olive Garden. A fun evening was had and some good food (and cocktails) was eaten before some down time back at the hotel.
Tomorrow we head to Kentucky for a 6 hour rehearsal block and then head to Centerville to do our first US public performance of Fleur De Mai.
Tomorrow is PRELIMS day!
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