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Mr. Bassler from New Orleans, LA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bring the Wiz to Light!

Help me give my students two lighting instruments to help us bring our spring musical to light!

  • 4 donors
  • $494 still needed

expires May 24

  • 4 donors
  • $494 still needed
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My Project

Our theatre program is requesting two professional-grade lighting instruments to enhance our upcoming musical, The Wiz, and to train future lighting designers and technicians. These instruments will significantly impact our students' learning by providing them with hands-on experience in modern theatrical lighting design. Students will learn to manipulate lighting to create mood, highlight key moments, and transform our stage into a vibrant, immersive world. These skills not only elevate our productions but also prepare students for professional opportunities in theatre and live event production.

Our goal for this project is to build a robust technical theatre program that equips students with industry-standard skills.

By adding these lighting instruments to our inventory, we can continue to improve the production value of all our shows while offering students the tools to experiment, innovate, and create with confidence. These instruments will become a cornerstone of our tech training, inspiring students to pursue creative careers and bringing their artistic visions to life.

What makes our students special is their resilience, creativity, and determination. Many of them are experiencing technical theatre for the first time, and yet they approach every challenge with excitement and curiosity. With the right tools and resources, these young artists can achieve professional-level results and take pride in the amazing work they produce. Your support will not only brighten our stage but also empower our students to shine in their future endeavors.

Mr. Bassler Abramson Sci Academy Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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New Orleans, LA 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

Never Before Funded 120 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
CHAUVET DJ EVE E-50Z LED Stage Light White • Music & Arts $659.99 2 $1,319.98

Materials cost

$1,319.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $115.50

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,485.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$262.11

Total project goal

$1,747.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,747.39

3 Donors

-$1,060.00

Donations toward project cost

-$1,057.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.50

match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$184.12

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $493.27

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