The Producers on Ice

So, this past weekend we were in balmy London, Ontario. The average tempereature was probably in the teens and it snowed everyday. Well, we asked for winter and we got it full force!! We played the LeBatt Center which is an ice hockey arena. However, they bring in shows and concerts, build a stage above the ice and even have a fly system. Now, they cover the ice with about an inch thick wood in about 4 x 6 foot sheets. There are gaps about an inch wide between the sheets too so you can slide the boards around a little - it's fun!! As you can imagine the wood does little to keep the cold from your feet. And the costumes were set directly on the wood and many times you are down to a dance belt, it was quite cold. Well, the shows were great and the audience loved it, even the ones in penalty boxes!