Mamma Mia! —
What defined the experience was the building process—turning sketches into physical frameworks, measuring and cutting materials, and troubleshooting when pieces didn’t fit as expected. Leadership meant keeping the crew coordinated as we moved from design to assembly, ensuring safety and efficiency while still honoring the creative vision. Each stage of construction demanded patience: aligning beams, reinforcing supports, and adapting when resources ran short. By the time the set stood complete, the pride wasn’t in perfection but in the resilience and teamwork that carried us through the build. Mamma Mia!became the capstone of my high school career not because the final product was flawless, but because the building process taught me how growth comes from shaping ideas into reality with persistence and collaboration.
The plan was shaped by our director, Technical Director, and me, with my study of Greek architecture guiding the design. What defined the experience was the building process itself—teaching new techies how to safely use power tools, while at the same time learning advanced techniques from my Technical Director. Each day brought a mix of instruction and discovery: showing others how to drill, cut, and assemble, while refining my own skills in construction and stagecraft.
Because the scope of the project was larger than our weekday hours allowed, I often stayed late or came in on weekends to keep progress moving. Leadership meant not only coordinating tasks but also mentoring, ensuring that everyone felt confident in their role. By the time the set stood complete, the pride wasn’t just in the finished product, but in the knowledge that we had built it together—through teaching, learning, and persistence. Mamma Mia! became the capstone of my high school career not because the build was flawless, but because it showed me how growth comes from guiding others, adapting to challenges, and committing beyond the expected hours to bring a vision to life. In this photo is a method in which how we deliver measurements and build plans when we don’t have our phones or some which is most of us needs a visual model
This is me and wyatt who I taught carpentry and work together well with. We were making the set wallThis is the completed wall except that we haven’t yet to finish building the sign