Zoom Lens for Pano PV-GS180

We are a middle school that does a lot of video. We use the Pano PV-GS65-180 series (inexpensive 3CCD) for everything. I am looking for an inexpensive zoom lens that will work ok in low light situations for filming the school play etc. Does not need to have a real powerful zoom, just a litte boost.
Thanks for your support and expert advice.

Keep in mind that a telephoto converter will not zoom. It merely multiplies the camera's own zoom power. Also note that some cameras may not focus well with a converter in front of the lens.
So, the auto focus may not work well? Hmm, perhaps someone at BandH photo would know. We always use either tripods or monopods for filming. I gave up on hand helds with 13 year old videographers!
I am assuming the "telephoto converter" comes in different strengths? I don't need much, just a little boost!
I guess I could go to manual focus? What we want to do is to put the three cameras at the back of the gym. One camera has a wide angle lens (if needed) and on the other two I want more zoom ability. Then, when we edit in FCP we can get better closeups of the band, school play etc. Right now we use monopods and go right up on the stage behind the curtains etc for closeups but we are sort of looking at the side instead a frontal view. Plus, using the monopod in this situation isn't as ideal as setting the camera on a tripod.
Just trying to take your average middle school video production above and beyond.

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