Amundsen High School

Amundsen High School (Chicago, IL) – for $18,387 to build a fully-functioning high school theater program, including funding resources to design, build, and perform full shows such as set materials, lighting equipment, costume storage, changing area, sewing machine, sewing supplies, headsets, and a stage manager station. This program will expose economically disadvantaged students to a range of technology, arts, and a hands-on “makerspace” for theater. Amundsen High School is an urban school with a diverse student population that is on the academic upswing. It is the school of choice for families due to its excellent student achievement results and competitive academic and extracurricular programs. Their mission is to provide every Amundsen student with a 21st Century rigorous and relevant education, which prepares them for success in their post-secondary academic endeavors and careers.