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PRESIDENT'S CORNER
Back to the Black Box!
I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend! One Act Play Festival begins this Wednesday evening. The 12 plays are performed in 3 separate blocks on two evenings each, so you have multiple opportunities to watch and enjoy what for some seniors, is their final production at Booker T.
Seniors, if you are continuing your studies of theatre or film in college next year, don't miss your opportunity to apply for one of our two theatre scholarships. Digital applications go live TODAY and are due May 1. Read on in Senior Corner for more information.
Senior Directing One Act Play Festival Volunteers Needed
We need concessions & FTK dessert donations as well as volunteers for the 2024 Senior Directing One Act Play Festival. All concessions and merchandise sales benefit our amazing students and faculty! Please review the available slots on Sign Up Genius using this link.
Wed 4/10 Mac & Cheese Thurs 4/11 Herbed Chicken with Rice Pilaf Fri 4/12 Taco Bar
Senior Directing One Act Play Festival
Tickets are available now. All shows start at 6pm. The festival runs April 3-5 & 10-12 in the Brierley Experimental Theatre. If you want to see all twelve student directed one act plays, you should plan to come on three different nights to a Block A, B and C performance. Use this link to buy tickets online. Adults $10 Student $5
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!!!
Cadence Diggs (2027) will be performing as Ursula in the The Little Mermaid Jr. at the Plano location of North Texas Performing Arts Center on the following dates April 5 at 7:15pm, April 6 at 2:25pm and April 7 at 6:15pm. Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://ntpa.thundertix.com/events/226648
Dallas International Film Festival Selection
Sweet Caroline, a short film written, directed and starring BTW Junior Isabella Huval has been selected to represent BTW in the Dallas International Film Festival 2024 High School Short Film Showcase on April 28th, 2024. The following BTW students also worked on the film: Diyaa Dossani, Cameron “CJ” Douple, Patrick McCaffity, Dylan Weiss, Jeffery Baker, Audrey Buehler, Diego Nazario, Ricardo Jimenez, and Sunjiata Busby. Use this link to buy tickets.
BTW 2025 Shake Shack Fundraiser - check it out before or after you see One Act on Thursday!
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
Choose Your Own Adventure: Spring Semester
Theatre Guild Scholarship Info
Theatre Guild 2024 Scholarship Application
The application for the Louise Smith and Karon Cogdill Scholarships are now open for graduating Theatre Conservatory seniors intending to continue their study of the arts. Here is what you need to know about the Theatre Guild Scholarships:
Open to All theater and film track seniors
2.5 GPA
Pursuing theatre or film related studies at a college or conservatory
Complete application and 1 minute video answering the prompt.
2023 Louise Smith Scholarship winners Catherine Cassidy, Grace Wakefield, Kate Crowley, Jonah Taylor, Kevin Henderson, Kennedy Eagleton, Jude Baremore, and Keianna Elmore with Theatre Conservatory Head Guinea Bennett-Price
Each year, the Louise Smith scholarships are made possible by the Booker T Washington Theatre Guild and are named in honor of the founder and first director of the Booker T Theatre Cluster from 1976 until she retired in 2008. The Booker T Washington Theatre Guild will award Louise Smith scholarships to BTW Theatre Conservatory seniors who have exhibited high interest and involvement with Theatre Conservatory performances and activities. This scholarship may be used for tuition, housing, books or necessary supplies related to university/college expenses. The application can be found online or at the counselor's office.
Karon Cogdill Scholarship
2023 Karon Cogdill Scholarship Winners Danielle Ford and Zariyah Perry with Theatre Conservatory Head Guinea Bennett-Price and former Theatre Cluster teacher & current consultant Jane Ferris
Each year, the Karon Cogdill scholarships are made possible by the Booker T Washington Theatre Guild and are named in honor of Karon Cogdill who served the Booker T Washington Theatre family for 44 years, from 1977-2021, retiring as the Theatre Conservatory Director. The Booker T Washington Theatre Guild will award Karon Cogdill scholarships to BTW Theatre Conservatory seniors who have exhibited high interest and involvement with Theatre Conservatory performances and activities as well as a need for financial assistance. This scholarship may be used for tuition, housing, books or necessary supplies related to university/college expenses.
Panoramic Photo
The Class of 2024 Panoramic Photo will be taken on April 4 at 12:15 pm on the MAT steps.
Other Upcoming Events (from PTSA newsletter)
You can keep up with all the Senior activities by checking the calendar in the Senior Cafeteria and stay even more up-to-date by using the senior class webpage.
Use this link to find all official Class of 2024 information from the school on the BTWHSPVA Senior Website
Call for artwork! Senior students can submit a Pegasus logo design through the PTSA website for a chance to be featured on the 2024 Baccalaureate program. Deadline for submissions is March 31st!
The Advisory Board Senior Scholarship application allows you to apply for all AB scholarships you are eligible for in one application. Most scholarships fund tuition, room and board, books and other supplies. Scholarships are paid directly to the recipient's school. Recipients will be announced at the Senior Awards Ceremony in May. The deadline to apply is April 16 at 11:59pm (CST)
Communities Foundation of Texas Scholarship Opportunity
The Giana Foundation Scholarship awards one-year scholarships of up to $5,000 to graduating seniors of public high schools in Dallas, Collin, or Denton County. Awards support students pursuing a degree in Visual and/or Performing Arts.
The deadline to apply is April 1, 2024! Learn more about eligibility requirements and selection criteria at: CFTexas.org/GianaFoundationCFT has more than 45 scholarship funds that awarded $1.5+ million in 2023. Explore scholarship opportunities at: CFTexas.org/ScholarshipOpportunities
Scholarship application deadlines range from March 1 to May 1.
College Counselor Corner
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
