Almost all the shows start the same way. Most of them with lighthearted banter and the lingering tension of mistakes from previous rehearsals. A touch of stress. The joy of being there to share this moment of solidarity, for the most part.

The scenes planned for tonight are super cool. Glitter, a few historical reenactments, funny interludes, and above all, music. You've been part of this show for a while now, a few years. But this year... it's a little different.