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We’re looking for single as well, package deal? 🙂

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Lol. These guys were total ######. I think it would’ve taken physical removal. Could kick them out during crowns show, could shout “get out of my seats, right here right now!!!”

But it’s not 15 minutes between groups, it’s more like five. That’s where the problem lies. Biggest issue is that people with the staff lanyard passes weren’t screened. I mean I get it, to ramp up security to properly screen would cause delays and expense. You would just hope people would be classy and move when requested. These guys were such a holes, when members of my group showed up and claimed their seats, they just moved over into other of our seats. They simply wouldn’t leave. Believe me, I was pretty close to blows with these guys because of their attitude. But in the end, they got their way and got to watch Phantom from seats they didn’t buy.

Hi everyone, I have a friend who hasn’t been to a show since he aged out in 1983. He is seeking an accessible ticket for finals. Any leads?

Anyone needing a hotel room? I have one reserved at the Omni from Wednesday through Sunday. Was going to cancel but if someone needs one I could transfer. I’m sure I could change the dates if necessary. Let me know.

Thanks for the advice, but there’s one huge problem. If you’re at a fast-moving show you have a matter of a couple of minutes to get things resolved. It’s not like you have unlimited time to go through 10 people to get to the aisle, then go up the stairs past people hauling ### to their seats, then find an usher who doesn’t care. They don’t. Been there done that. Trust me on this. I think the saddest part is that DCI issues these passes, counsel the groups with very specific instructions that they are not to be used to sit in general seating, and people still abuse the situation. Until they put some teeth into the situation, it’s not going to change. The policy should be, any group that issue is a pass to someone that is found violating the rules, should lose privilege of any pass beyond necessary instructional staff.

Yeah I don’t even get me started with poachers. I had a couple of tickets I got for some very nice ladies that I marched with, they ended up partially sitting elsewhere because somebody was sitting in their seats. They were too polite to challenge the people to get up. Stuff like that really gets my blood boiling. Same year, had a couple of very snotty gents associated with phantom’s organization just parked themselves in a couple of our seats near the 50 during finals, of all shows. These were peripheral staff pass people, not even ticket holders. They refused to get up and move. Sorry guys, you don’t have a right to a seat just because it’s empty. I can maybe cut some slack at prelims but for semis and finals? Get your own #### ticket.

Love my Blue Devils, but ain’t gonna happen. It’s a good program this year, but it’s not 2014 by a longshot.

I have been thinking the same thing about Pacific crest since June. Kept waiting for them to do something with all the props. Still very little use of, or even acknowledgment of them visually. A very curious choice, when you have opportunities to enhance your program “burning a hole” in the visual sight lines. Worse yet, you have the crowd, and almost certainly the judges, checking them out and wondering when they will be used. Well, there’s a couple of days left so there is hope.

It’s become my pre-finals meal spot

If you haven’t been to Shapiro’s you’re missing out.

Hey, don't get your chonies in a bunch. Not "invalidating" your opinion. Opine away! Sorry to point out that Flo is a very limiting and poor perspective most of the time. The convenience is great, but the quality and professionalism of the production swings wildly from show to show and group to group. It can really slant, misrepresent and/or shortchange what the viewer sees vs. the "raw" product that a viewer in the stands has available to them. It's better than not seeing at all, but I'll just trust the judges, who are there and located at vantage points far superior to an internet stream. Your opinion is noted.

2007? Wow. Did you attend at Pasadena? I know it was close that year, but I think the right group won that night. Loved Crown’s show that year, a real crowd favorite.

I think unemotional isn’t a fair assessment. Make no mistake, this is far from my favorite BD show but it’s the best of a fairly mediocre roster of programs on the field this year. I had a feeling this year was going to be a little bit odd, coming out of Covid or at least pretending to. All of the groups had to make calculations in terms of programming. With the extended lapse in seasons, along with the possibility that there would be more Covid-related disruptions, and a very “green” pool of performers, what do you do? Staffs couldn’t even count on the kids being as physically fit as normal due to lockdowns. I think most opted for a “pump the brakes” approach. Probably a smart move. Assuming we could put Covid in the rearview mirror next year, I think we might see a return to “normalcy” in terms of programming and more aggressive demand.

Probably could do an entire thread on ketchup versus catsup. 🤔

Poppyseed bun and celery salt are game changers

Hey, Blue Devils have won playing or using music like Rocky, K Pop, Britney Spears and Rihanna. They’re certainly not risk-averse. 🤣

They certainly put out visually eye-popping programs that hold your interest. I think my favorite musical part about their programs is they get into some really nice grooves. The show this year, along with another of my underrated Bluecoat favorites, 2015, really present a fascinating palette of rhythmic goodness. As you mention, unique. I am still of the opinion that their current program is top two, and if they could tighten things up, they would be capable of moving past Boston and Crown. May not happen but there are still a few days to go...

Some great observations. Especially in terms of BD visual program. It’s difficult to impossible with the new restrictions, but if any skeptics can find their way to a rehearsal and stand on the sideline during run throughs, I think they would have a different understanding of BD’s vis content. Once the show is complete and detailed, there is practically nothing that isn’t programmed, thought through or intentional. This is where you find the disconnect between what you see on a narrowly limited video feed, and what ends up on the recap.

Yeah, talk about writing to the sheets! 😮😏

Never underestimate the pucker factor. Chips are down big time. Boston has made a huge move upward, new territory for them. Battling for a ring is a lot different than “just go out there and do your best”. Virtually all the groups are very young, will be interesting to see how they react next week. Best of luck to all.

I guess BD’s favorite judge, J. Paydoff, will be on the panel next week? 😜

Were you there?