Maddie: Love the Stories, Energy, and Connections in This Community
Maddie has a huge passion for musicals and classic Broadway shows in addition to her multi-faceted interests in political science, international relations, and human rights. She has been performing in musicals for as long as she’s been able to walk.
In 2020, driven by a desire to share the magic of Broadway with a wider audience, she started her volunteer journey and brought the class "Musical Deep Dive" to the Virtual Senior Center.
A High Energy Community with Lots of Stories
Although Maddie's passion for musicals is evident, preparing for the class is preparing for the class is a complicated process. It involves the consideration of topics, research, going through some old and blurred recordings, and deciding which are suitable to bring to the members. “Some recordings are from the 1950s. So, they don't have the best. Even if I find them. Zoom quality tends to go down and I don't want to show a blurry screen.”
The members of Maddie's class are characterized by their diverse interests and infectious energy. Maddie recently showcased Neil Patrick Harris's captivating performance at the Tony Awards. Let’s play the audio below to see how the members like it!
“I'm doing it because I love it.”
Maddie has lots of unforgettable memories with the members. One thing Maddie likes to do is to see everyone talking before the class starts. Some even catch up about how their dog is doing. They’ll watch some parts of the musical together. The members will tell her that they were in that musical, or, oh, they played that character. “It kind of takes me outside of the notes that I've created for the day. And it gives them a chance to talk about when they did the musical and how they did it.”
Despite a temporary pause for her college transition, Maddie's return to volunteering at the VSC reignites a spark within her. When talking about how volunteering at the VSC makes her feel, the joy and fulfillment are like stars shining in her eyes,
As Maddie's journey continues at the Virtual Senior Center, each moment shared with members echoes with the resonance of passion. Virtual Senior Center is a place where every memory is cherished, and every heart is enriched by the power of togetherness.
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