Last night was the first time we’ve performed at the Stephanie Weil Center for the Arts in Sheboygan, WI. It is a spectacular theatre built in the early 1900’s. We backed into the loading dock, got the dock plate in place, and walked inside to check things out.
We walked through the loading area and into the back hall…but it wasn’t until we stepped onto the stage that we realized just how spectacular this theatre was! The restoration is spectacular but what’s hard to believe is that this entire building was constructed in 6 months in 1928…and it is still standing!
It was time to get started setting up the show. This performance would start at 7pm in order to attract a larger family audience. They’ve done a couple of magic shows here in the last 5 years but, according to the crew, nothing that would compare to what we were bringing to the stage. The “theatre” of our production really does set us apart from many other performers in the industry. And being “theatrical” means a lot more than simply having the production value that goes along with the illusions. It encompasses every element of our show – and that’s quite a task. After getting in the cases, we start by getting all the scenery hung and ready to go.
Cindy and I have a great team working with us on the road. These guys work hard to make the show look incredible every single night. And, in this theatre, the show would need to be beautiful! As everyone worked on their respective job details, it all started to come together!
We had a fantastic audience for the show and I spent a lot of time talking with people after the show in the lobby. Thank you Sheboygan for all your support!!
