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Mrs. Crystal from Edison, GA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lighting Up Learning: Sound and Light for Aspiring Performers

Help me give my students can lights and wireless microphones to enhance their stage productions.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Crystal's classroom raised $552

This project is fully funded

My Project

The lighting and sound equipment I’m requesting will make a tremendous impact on my students' learning. Currently, we have no access to any professional-grade equipment, which limits their ability to fully explore the technical side of theatre. By providing proper lighting, my students will learn how to design and manipulate light to create mood, focus attention, and enhance storytelling. The sound equipment will allow us to amplify their voices, add music, and create dynamic soundscapes, giving them hands-on experience with an essential aspect of theatre production. This equipment will give them the opportunity to explore the full spectrum of what it means to stage a performance, which is an invaluable skill in both the arts and beyond.

My students are incredibly well-rounded, passionate, and dedicated to theatre.

Despite the fact that we are a small charter school with limited funding, they consistently rise to the occasion, creating performances that showcase their creativity and teamwork. Many of my students come to the drama program with little or no experience, but they embrace the challenge of learning everything from acting to technical design. They are resourceful, hard-working, and eager to learn more about the craft of theatre. Without a stage or any existing lighting and sound equipment, they’ve still managed to put on incredible performances--even making it to the Georgia State One Act Play competition, but they deserve the opportunity to work with real tools that match their dedication. With your support, I can help provide the resources they need to shine even brighter.

Mrs. Crystal Pataula Charter Academy Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Edison, GA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
CO-Z LED Stage Lights DMX, 8 pcs 18x3W RGB Par Can Lights Package with Remote Controller Sound Activated Stage Effect Lighting for Party DJ Dance Church Wedding Home Uplighting • Amazon Business $224.99 1 $224.99
HOTEC UHF Wireless Microphone System with Dual Lapel/Lavalier and Headset Microphones Over PA, Mixer, Speaker, Karaoke Machine for Church, Training, Classroom, Interview (H-K25) • Amazon Business $89.99 2 $179.98

Materials cost

$404.97

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$27.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$468.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.76

Total project goal

$551.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$551.74

5 Donors

-$451.00

Donations toward project cost

-$383.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.65

match offer

-$100.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.63

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.11

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$0.00

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