After a good night’s rest, I was up early this morning for a big breakfast. Â Our load in is set for 11am since it’s a 8pm show tonight. Â We all met at the truck and made the short drive up to the Imperial Theatre. Â Inside and out, this place is spectacular!
I pulled the truck around to the back to the loading dock where Jim (the TD) met us and helped direct traffic. Â The crew was inside finalizing the light plot and getting ready to help load in the show.
Once the equipment was on the stage, the day ran so smoothly! Â The crew at the Imperial is so organized and willing to help – truly a team effort today. Â Scenery was up, intelligent lighting in the air, focus was complete, and we started into sound check.
After sound check, dinner had arrived. Â Everyone took a well deserved break and we enjoyed a great meal. We even had real plates and silverware! Â We’re so used to eating with plastic forks on paper plates, this was a real treat.
Doors opened at 7:30pm and we could hear the audience make their way into the theatre. Â The light show started on time and you could hear the excitement building in the house. Â By 8pm, they were ready and so were we – the show started with enthusiastic applause before we even performed our first illusion. Â There’s nothing that gets a performer’s energy going than an enthusiastic crowd! Â Great volunteers made the evening even more enjoyable for us – and the Saint John audience. Â When we finished the second half, we were humbled by cheers, whistles, and a standing ovation from the crowd.
Our first show in Canada was a positive, wonderful, memorable experience! Â Thank you Saint John, NB and everyone at the Imperial Theatre!