- On the eve of Hillary Clinton's address to the Democratic National Convention, part of the stage was removed to make room for VIP seating. Workers started tearing down part of the stage late Wednesday night, and by the next morning a VIP section on each side of the stage was complete. These seats will likely be used for family and friends who have been sitting in the suites all week. On Thursday afternoon, a guard was standing next to the seats, making sure no one came in without clearance.