November Teambuilding at JAMU – It’s Already Starting

Preparations for the The International Festival of Theatre Schools SETKÁNÍ/ENCOUNTER 2026  are already in full swing.

On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the The Auxiliary Festival Board held its Teambuilding event. 

The International Festival of Theatre Schools SETKÁNÍ/ENCOUNTER 2026  is approaching fast. Preparations are well underway, and with them came our first official meeting of the organizing team – a Teambuilding evening held as part of the OFF programme.  

It was a wonderful evening that gave the entire team an opportunity to get to know each other better outside of the school environment and to enjoy cheerful moments together. Thanks to this gathering, we were able to recharge our energy and motivation for the challenging months ahead. 

The program for the evening was prepared by first-year Production students: Kateřina Řezáčová, Olivia Zwyrtek, and Matej Roch. The entire event took place at Desert Club, whose alternative interior enhanced the atmosphere of the evening and perfectly complemented the program. 

After a long day, this evening offered everyone a chance to step out of the daily routine – and it’s no surprise that the program quickly picked up momentum. 
The evening was filled mainly with ice-breaking activities and games.  

The first of these was a modified version of the classic game Rock, Paper, Scissors. What was different about it? The winner would take their defeated opponent along to the next round as a fan, gradually forming entire fan teams. The final champion of the game was rewarded with a small gift – a candle and a tote bag. 

During the break, the organizers prepared another great activity: Icebreaker Bingo. Why “icebreaker”? The answer is simple – instead of classic bingo, participants had to find the authors of anonymous survey statements. The search turned out to be full of surprises, offering a unique opportunity to see our teammates in a new light. Often, these statements revealed things that might otherwise have remained secret. It’s no wonder the game captured everyone’s attention. 

The last official part of the program was the game Riskuj (the Czech version of Jeopardy!). This game revealed just how competitive the students of the Department of Theatre Production and Stage Technology could be. Emotions ran high, and the battle for victory was tense and exciting. For some, accepting defeat was difficult, while others celebrated their win enthusiastically. 

The final part of the evening unfolded in the spirit of free entertainment. Iconic hits from the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s filled the space. Singing and dancing soon took over, as small groups chatted, some played darts, and others joined in the lively music. The evening strengthened existing friendships and sparked brand-new ones. 

It’s a beautiful start to our journey, and I believe that thanks to the good mood and shared experiences, our collaboration will continue just as successfully as this wonderful evening…