Set the Stage for Success!

Funded Nov 29, 2017

I want to thank you for your support of the theatre program here at P.S. 195. The program is a recent addition to our school, and Donors Choose has made it possible for us to gain access to the resources and technology needed to provide a high-quality theatre program for our students.

In 2016, the arts teachers at P.S. 195 began preparing for our school's first full-length musical production, the Lion King Jr. Our students spent months rehearsing music, dialogue, and choreography, and during performances our small 600-seat auditorium filled to the brim- many parents and teachers stood in the back because we ran out of chairs!

This year, we launched our second musical production, the Little Mermaid Jr. The community's response to the theatre program prompted us to begin thinking about long-term resources that could be utilized for years to come. Thanks to your invaluable support, we were able to purchase a set of portable stage lights and a large spotlight, which will be used in this year's musical production. We are so excited to be able to provide this to our students, both this year and in years to come.

The arts teachers at P.S. 195 believe that every student, regardless of socioeconomic background, deserves access to a high-quality performing arts education. Our new lighting system will help us to craft performances that our students, teachers, and community can truly be proud of.

Thank you for making this possible!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Barth