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PRESIDENT'S CORNER
Mime and Musical Theatre
The Theatre Conservatory offers students varied opportunities to follow their passions and focus on different areas of the theatre experience. One of those areas is physical theatre. Students can audition to take part in the Mime Troupe class (led by Mr. Gavitt) which is for sophomores and upperclassmen. Last week the Mime Troupe had the opportunity to collaborate with students in the Music Conservatory during their Fall Classics Concert. What an exciting way to bring different groups together!
The Theatre Conservatory also houses the Musical Theatre program at BTW. Musical Theatre (led by Mr. Miller) is an audition-only class for Juniors and Seniors (from any conservatory) that has performances throughout the school year. The first performances of the year take place this week on November 2 and 3. Students will perform solos as well as some group numbers in the Black Box. Ticket link is below.
If you still need to pick up membership merchandise, please visit us at one of the Musical Theatre performances or reach out for other opportunities.
Looking for a way to share your Gift of Time with the Theatre Guild? We arrange for food at most of the non-show Guild activities. Tasks include: ordering catering, picking up orders, or setting up meals at events. No cooking or donations required.... just any amount of your time that you can give. Times are flexible so these tasks work in the nooks and crannies of your life. NEXT UP: Senior Showcase on November 17-18 when we will feed 90+ college reps and 110 students!
Interested in learning more? Contact Amy Buehler at 214-208-8167 or akbuehler@gmail.com.
Musical Theatre Volunteers Needed
Concessions & dessert donations and volunteers are needed for the Musical Theatre Fall Show on November 2 & 3. Volunteer using this link.
2) to volunteer during Showcase November 16-18 in the Theatre Guild's Hospitality Room used by the College Reps or the student space in the Senior Cafeteria balcony. (These volunteer slots are open for parents of 9-11th graders as senior parents may not volunteer during Showcase events.) You can use this link to volunteer during Showcase.
3) to help make phone calls to follow up with college reps about attending Senior Showcase (non-senior parents only)
Be on the look out for a future sign up for non-senior parents to help at Showcase on Friday November 17 and Saturday November 18.
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FOR PARENTS OF SENIORS ONLY
Faculty Post-Showcase Dinners
Check out the Senior Corner below to read about how money is being collected from the Seniors' families to provide dinner for the faculty to enjoy at home after Showcase Saturday.
Matting Senior Headshots and Resumes
The Conservatory has asked for help adding the Seniors' resumes to the frames on the wall outside the Black Box. Additionally we need to mat a second set of Senior Headshots that will be displayed in the College Rep Hospitality Suite during Showcase.
Decorating for Showcase
We would love your help decorating the Senior Cafeteria balcony and the College Reps Hospitality space (in room 174) on Thursday November 16th in the evening starting at 5pm.
Reach out if you are the parent of a senior who would like to donate or volunteer.
Questions about the meals? Reach out to Musical Theatre Parent Coordinator Stacey Brown or FTK Co-Chair Ami Edge.
Pegasus in the Wild
We don't want to miss an appearance or accomplishment! We rely on our guild members to let us know where to spot a Pegasus in the wild. If your child is in a non-Booker T production, please let us know. Our talented kids are so busy we need your eyes and ears to make sure we get the word out. Please include viewing dates, ticket links and any other details that will help us spot a Pegasus in the Wild. Alumni are Pegasi as well so keep those tips coming in too!!!
Best Drama at the All American High School Film Festival
The Healing Note, a short film by Dre Whitney won Best Drama at the All American High School Film Festival in New York. Seniors Lily Devlin and Trace Edge both had lead roles in the short film.
Mime Troupe collab with the Music Conservatory
On October 26th the Mime Troupe collaborated with the Varsity Chorale in the Fall Classics Series. A picture is worth a thousand words, especially if you're a mime.
Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
If you are the parent or guardian of a Theatre Conservatory student you are invited to join the individual class Facebook group for additional information & updates about everything that is going on at Booker T.
All Facebook groups are private and you will need to provide your BTW student's name and answer the questions in order for your request to join to be approved.
SENIOR CORNER
Countdown to Showcase Week!
November 13 - 18
Choose Your Own Adventure
The Class of 2024 is unique. Their path through Booker T began differently than all that came before. We often hear "Fly High Pegasi" and there is no doubt that the class of 2024 is prepared to soar. Choose Your Own Adventure is the theme for this year's Theatre Senior Showcase decor in recognition that the trajectories of this year's seniors will undoubtedly reflect their varied interests and talents. If you are interested in volunteering to help set up before Showcase, we will be at Booker T on Thursday November 16 from 5 to 7pm. Reach out to the Theatre Guild's Senior Committee Chair Kathy Gameros kgameros@sbcglobal.net for other ways you can help before Showcase. (Senior parents are not allowed to volunteer at the Theatre Conservatory events or in the Theatre Guild Hospitality rooms.) A special edition Senior Showcase newsletter will be going to seniors & their families this week.
This is informational so you know what the seniors' Theatre Showcase schedule involves. Parents may come to the Thursday November 16th Dress Rehearsal. Parents of Seniors are not invited to Showcase events and cannot volunteer in the hospitality suite or senior cafeteria during Showcase.
BTWHSPVA Senior Website
Use this link to find all official Class of 2024 information from the school
Friday November 10th is the DEADLINE for SENIOR YEARBOOK RECOGNITION ADS! You can use the direct link to Jostens to purchase and create a senior yearbook recognition ad. Use this link to Jostens to buy your senior recognition ad. All senior ads must be created and paid for online by midnight on November 10th!!!
November 1st Final day to Jury|Photograph|Upload all Showcase material to WIX page (if applicable)
November 3rd CUE DAY Acting|Musical Theatre|Tech Preview
November 16th-18th SENIOR SHOWCASE WEEK 2023
Thursday November 16th Final Dress Rehearsal in Black Box Theatre 9am-4pm. Senior Parents Invited to watch (there will be filming for 11/21 Vimeo Upload)
Friday November 17th 8:30-10am Breakfast Meet & Greet (seniors only) 9:30am-1:00pm Workshops|Masterclasses 12:45-1:15 Lunch 1:30-3:30pm Playwrighting/Physical Theatre Showcase 3:30-6:00pm College Fair in Commons 7-9pm Film Showcase in MAT Evening (tbd) Tech Theatre Set Up in Commons
Saturday November 18th 8-11am Acting Showcase (Spoken/Musical) in Black Box 11am-1pm Tech Theatre in Commons 1-5pm Callbacks
November 20th Cyber Monday Showcase when VIMEO uploads go-live for Virtual College Reps. (Seniors will schedule callbacks directly with school reps when contacted)
Alexandra Clayton is the on campus college counselor from the community based organization Academic Success Program (ASP). If you, or your senior, have any questions or want to know the most up to date information reach out to Ms Clayton at aclayton@aspdallas.org
