Training a New Van Monkey

Unloading and loading the van is a big part of our day. And we have developed a very good system to make it go as smoothly and quickly as possible.

An integral part of unloading and loading the van is the role of the Van Monkey. The Van Monkey stays in the back of the van and "directs traffic". When loading the van, he/she takes each set piece and packs it into its proper place (experience playing Tetris can come in handy in this role!). When unloading the van, the Van Monkey passes each item out so it can be brought into the school for the show.
The Van Monkey not only runs the pack, but he/she stays with the van to make sure our set and props are not carried off while we are inside.

Alissa has been our Van Monkey since we started the tour, but today Heather took the torch and will be our new Van Monkey for the next little while!

Watch out Gord! You're next! :)

-Lisa, Stage Manager