It's been about 30 minutes since they crowned Jackie Geist, who's pictured here, the new Miss California at Saroyan Theatre. Here's what happened after the crowning. A group of Geist's supporters gathered near the stage and waved homemade signs made in the shape of stars.

Geist was then ushered off to do media interviews. Clutching a bouquet of flowers, she faced the TV cameras and described the pageant competition as "intense." She also said: "it's been the most amazing week of my life. This is such a blessing for me." Her father, David Geist, stood nearby in a tuxedo, ready to escort his daughter to a big party across the street for all the contestants. He described the evening this way: "It's nerve-wracking. It's tense. It's exciting and rewarding all at the same time."

Inside the theater, crews began breaking down the set where the contestants competed. They took down the big screens that showed close-ups of the contestants during the pageant. The sounds of the talent competition -- classical music, an operatic aria and violin solos -- were replaced by the echoes of workmen and their tools.