Lighting the Way for Future Performers and Technicians
Help me give my students UV stage lights to transform our cafetorium into a true performance space, enhancing creativity, technical skills, and the impact of every Fine Arts event.
$1,134 goal
This project expired on September 29, 2025.
This project expired on September 29, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
My students are passionate, creative, and eager to learn, not just about performing onstage, but also about the technical elements that make theater come alive. I teach middle school theatre, and our students pour their hearts into performances ranging from UIL competitions to showcases and fine arts events. They're not the only ones invested in the arts, our dance, orchestra, and visual art programs also collaborate on events that bring the entire school community together.
Unfortunately, our performance space is a cafetorium, a shared cafeteria and stage space with very limited and outdated lighting.
Despite this, our students remain enthusiastic and dedicated, always giving their best with what we have. But they deserve a space that reflects their effort and creativity.
With your help, we hope to bring in American DJ UV COB Cannon Lights to finally add quality lighting to our stage area. These lights will not only elevate the visual quality of our performances but will also allow our students to explore the technical side of theatre, learning how lighting design affects mood, storytelling, and audience engagement.
This gift won’t just benefit theatre students. It will serve every program in our Fine Arts department, from music concerts to dance showcases, and even school wide assemblies. It’s an investment in our entire campus culture.
Having access to professional lighting tools gives students hands-on experience with technical theatre and empowers them to create more engaging, impactful performances. They will be able to learn real world skills in lighting design and develop a deeper appreciation for the collaborative process of putting on a show.
The difference between a poorly lit cafetorium and a vibrant performance space is more than visual, it’s emotional and educational. Help us turn the spotlight on student creativity, growth, and confidence.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
40 students impacted
Boost your odds
Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.
You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Montes and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
