G4G Palm Springs + Dezart Performs | April 28, 2025

Volunteer With Us to Take Down & Load Set Pieces from the Dezart Performs Production of Falsettos

Join us to load and unload set pieces on a truck at the Palm Springs Women’s Club.

This project will include some lifting. But the sets for this production are not very heavy.

Date: Monday, April 28, 2025

Time: 9am – 12pm

Locations: 

• Meeting Location: PS Women’s Club, 314 S Cahuilla Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262
• Potential Second Location: After loading set pieces on the truck, if we have time we may travel to the second location to unload the pieces at the Warehouse, 68703 Perez Road, A-9, Cathedral City, CA 92234

Volunteer Slots: 4

Project Lead: Randy

Parking/Transportation: Women’s Club, park on right hand side or in lot. 

Our partner has General Safety Guidelines they ask that volunteers review and adhere to:

1. Wear Appropriate Attire:
– Closed-toe shoes (sturdy boots/steel-toe preferred).
– Comfortable, non-restrictive clothing.
– Gloves for handling heavy or sharp objects.

2. Stay Alert:
– Be aware of your surroundings, especially moving equipment or people carrying heavy items.
– Avoid distractions like mobile phones during active loading.

Loading and Lifting:

3. Use Proper Lifting Techniques:
– Bend at the knees, not the waist.
– Lift with your legs, not your back.
– Ask for help if an item is too heavy or awkward.

4. Secure Heavy Items:
– Ensure all items are properly strapped or stabilized before transporting.
– Use dollies, carts, or other equipment for heavier loads.

Theater-Specific Concerns:

5. Maintain Clear Pathways:
– Keep aisles and doorways clear of equipment or materials.
– Be mindful of fire exits and access routes.

6. Be Cautious with Rigging and Overhead Work:
– Only qualified personnel should handle rigging equipment.
– Never stand under suspended loads.

7. Electrical Safety:
– Do not tamper with electrical systems unless authorized.
– Report any exposed wires or unsafe conditions immediately.

Emergency Procedures:

8. Know the Exits:
– Familiarize yourself with the nearest exits and emergency procedures.

9. Report Incidents:
– Inform point person immediately if an injury or hazard occurs.

Rick Bluhm will be the point person on the day of the project, managing the load-in of the set and production site, and will be who volunteers report to when arriving and throughout the day.

About Our Partner: Dezart Performs, one of the Coachella Valley’s preeminent theatre companies, recognizes that the performing arts enrich the life and culture of a community, promote greater understanding and provoke insightful discussion. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit theatre company, its mission is to provide an artistic home for bold and cutting‐edge plays, creating an atmosphere of artistic growth for actors, writers, and directors who uniquely contribute to the diverse theatrical environment in the Coachella Valley.