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Mr. Morales from Houston, TX is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Technical Theatre: From the Ground Up

My students need a jigsaw, table saw, cordless drill, circular saw, and heat gun in order to receive an appropriate technical theatre education. Power tools will help my students build theatre sets.

  • $990 goal

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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 Students

We are an inner-city public high school in Houston,Texas. Most students come from low-income families and extra-curricular activities is what drives their desire to be at school.

I have a growing theatre program and a component of theatre arts is Technical Theatre.

Technical Theatre incorporates math skills like volume, measurements, angles, height, and many other cross-curricular subjects. Some of the items we need are a jig saw, table saw, and a power drill to help us start our scene shop and be able to create sets for our shows. My students are interested in building and designing. This is a great opportunity!

My Project

I am now completing my second year as the theatre director at our high school and I am excited to be able to have a program students love coming to. My classes are growing due to increased interest in theatre. I want to be able to give my theatre students proper training, whether it be in Acting, Directing, or in this case, Technical Theatre. The tools we are asking for are basic instruments (power drill, table saw, jig saw, heat gun, circular saw) needed to create the beginning steps to great things! If we can have these tools, students will be able to create masterpieces they can be proud of.

Please consider donating to our Technical Theatre cause.

Fine Arts is an important element in a child's development and what better way to express one's self than with theatre. Thank you for your time and help.

Mr. Morales Sharpstown High School Grades 9-12

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.

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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

50 students impacted 20donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Portable Table Saw, Blade Dia. 10 In., Arbor Size 5/8 In.15 Amps AC, No Load RPM 3850, Blade Tilt Right/Left, Depth of Cut @ 90 Deg. 3-1/8 In., Depth of Cut @ 45 Deg. 2-1/4 In., Cutting Capacity Rip Left 12 In., Cutting Capacity Rip Right 16 In., Tab • Grainger $357.47 1 $357.47
Cordless Drill/Driver Kit, Battery Included, Voltage 18.0, Chuck Size 1/2 In., No Load RPM 0 to 500/0 to 1700, Transmission 2 Speed, Max. Power 410WClutch Style 17 Position Adjustable, Handle Type T, Battery Included (2) 4GA70, Battery Pack Replaceme • Grainger $185.00 1 $185.00
Circular Saw, Blade Dia. 7-1/4 In., Blade Side Right, No Load RPM 5200, Arbor Size 5/8 In., Depth of Cut @ 90 Deg. 2-9/16 In., Depth of Cut @ 45 Deg. 1-7/8 In., 15 Amps @ 120V, Tool Length 16-1/4 In., Tool Weight 8.8 lb., Bevel Capacity 57 Degrees , • Grainger $123.28 1 $123.28
Jigsaw, 4-Position Orbital Cutting Action, Strokes per Minute 0 to 3100, 1 In. Length of Stroke, Amps @ 120V 5.5, Blade Type U-Shank, T-Shank, Top Handle Design, Speed Control Trigger, Features Dust Blower, Tool Length 9-1/4 In., Tool Weight 6.4 lb., • Grainger $89.00 1 $89.00
Heat Gun, Temp Range 250 to 1000 F, 5/10 Amps @120V, Air Velocity 500/800 FPM, Air Volume 5/9 CFM, Variable Temp Settings, 3 Way Switch, Mica Composite Heating Elements, Polycarbonate Housing, Motor Universal, 6 Ft, 2-Wire Cord, Stand Type Built-In, • Grainger $44.18 1 $44.18

Materials cost

$798.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$840.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.40

Total project goal

$989.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $989.31

16 Donors

-$734.31

Donations toward project cost

-$624.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$110.15

match offer

-$255.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$216.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.25

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