Each time she entered the venue, she was filled by the knowledge that in just over a day, she would perform upon its iconic stage and instant thrill-chills would erupt against her skin. Glass and metal beams stretched stories high, framing in the graceful courtyard of Lincoln Center Plaza with its dancing water fountain, its surrounding cityscape and contrasting dashes of trees and greenery. Today continued a round of full-assembly dress rehearsals for the gala, so excitement spiked even higher than normal. Entering the theater proper, she caught sight of the completely dressed stage and came to a sharp stop behind Siobhan and Aileen who also stuttered to a halt. The stage was massive. That they knew. Now, however, cameras were installed; Vari-Lites twisted, turned, and beamed multi-colors across the facility. Centered upon the wooden floorboards, a grand staircase swept into extensions along both sides. In two nights…mere hours…the Sisters would perch upon the structure, launching their portion of the event.
