Volunteer Work Stage Breakdown

Today our team did our second of three volunteer opportunities. We were fortunate that one of my team member's significant other works for a nonprofit that does theater productions for children of all ages. The nonprofit just finished one production and needed the equipment broken down so that their next production, Shrek, could start.

We went to a giant warehouse where the nonprofit keeps all of their stage and prop equipment. We were tasked with unscrewing all of the wood from the stage and background, save and organize wood, screws, and other prop equipment. Our team, as a very functional team, took right to the task. While two of us focused on unscrewing the wood with power drills, another person moved the wood, and another separated the styrofoam. We were very efficient and able to enjoy ourselves while doing it. As a team we also rotated the jobs to ensure that each of us were able to have an equal share in the work.

The theater breakdown was a great bonding experience for our group. We were able to organize how we wanted to get the job done, which utilized all of our strengths. All of us were able to talk and have fun which kept the work enjoyable. Being able to assist with a nonprofit was also very humbling. Although we did non see the show, the stage and props that were used were extremely well made. Doing our small part to ensure that the children are able to continue to learn all aspects of theater make it extremely worthwhile.