How do we show appreciation for all that our building service workers do for us? For starters, we become aware of our surroundings. Then, and only then, we see our part in contributing to the overall “dirtiness” of our school. As we observe carefully, we become witness to the extraordinary tasks and duties that building service workers perform on a daily basis. The responsibilities at any given time of day are overwhelming and demand a special kind of attention and patience that deserve recognition. Our hope is to do just that, to let these fine human beings know how much we care about what they do for us.

So, every day, two opera company members shadow building service worker Alicia Manriquez as she goes about her daily routine. What we learn through this experience will change how we see our immediate environment, the people who labor tirelessly to maintain it and ourselves. Thank you, Building Service.

So, every day, two opera company members shadow building service worker Alicia Manriquez as she goes about her daily routine. What we learn through this experience will change how we see our immediate environment, the people who labor tirelessly to maintain it and ourselves. Thank you, Building Service.