Over the summer, I was able to work with Utah Valley Youth Players to put on the musical Mamma Mia. Though I loved the music and choreography, the primary reason why I wanted to participate was knowing that one-hundred percent of the profits would be donated to Volunteers of America. I knew that this was the perfect project for me to be a part of because it allowed me to serve the community doing what I love most, theatre. Our introduction to the rehearsals was not by learning harmonies or practicing a dance combo but by spending a day at the Volunteer of America Homeless Shelter in Salt Lake City. Our directors accurately believed that the best way to motivate our show was to show us who we would be affecting firsthand. Our whole cast worked hard as we sorted through recent donations and understood the difference Volunteers of America was making on youths just like us. I kept this memory at the forefront of my mind throughout rehearsals to remember what my purpose was. The show ended up being wonderfully profitable, selling out more than any other show done by Utah Valley Youth Players. I have always loved serving in my community, but being able to make a difference as I performed was an experience unlike any other. I felt true success; I found a bridge for my passion for theatre and bringing welfare to others.