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SUBJECT: Theatre Guild eNews - March 24, 2025 Guild Newsletter

March 24, 2025

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Newsletter in Brief: Top 5 This Week
  1. It's week two of the Senior Directing One Act Play Festival.  Please see below for performance information.  Remember there are three great show blocks so plan accordingly!
  2. Please consider volunteering for One Act Play Festival.  The Guild provides support for Feed the Kids, concessions, and merchandise.  It's a great way to get involved!  
  3. Interested in getting more involved with the Theatre Guild?  Complete the Board Interest Form and join us in supporting the amazing work of the Theatre Conservatory.
  4. Mark your calendar for the Film Festival May 1 in the MAT.  Want to get news and updates about the Film Program?  Email Kristy Moore, Theatre Guild Film Liaison, at film@btwtheatreguild.com
  5. A special thanks to Mr. Williams for stopping by our Theatre Guild General Meeting last Tuesday to check in with our parents.  We appreciated the surprise appearance and conversation.
Interested in serving on the 2025-26 Theatre Guild Board?

Board Members are appointed for one-year terms at the Guild's May meeting.  Board terms run from July 1 - June 30.  Board Members are expected to attend Board Meetings monthly (typically the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.) as well as attend Theatre Guild General Meetings, performances, and events.  

Link to 2025-26 Theatre Guild Board Interest Form

Email Alicia Schortgen with questions or for more information: president@btwtheatreguild.com 

The Theatre Guild's Mission is to support the Theatre Conservatory's students and faculty through resource development, volunteerism, and general assistance.  The Theatre Guild helps provide the best possible academic and artistic experience as our children strive to fulfill their goals and aspirations.

You can find the 2024-25 Theatre Guild Board Members' contact information using this link and in the Theatre Guild's Membership Toolkit Directory 

LAST CHANCE to catch the 2025 Senior Directing One Act Play Festival

The annual Senior Directing One Act Play Festival provides the final opportunity for students to showcase the skills that they have developed in the senior directing seminar. Senior directors select and cast a published one act play. Typically students from the stage management, lighting and sound design classes provide their services in support of the senior directors. The plays are divided into three blocks so you will need to attend three separate days in order to see all of the plays. Performances will be in the Black Box Theatre beginning at 6pm each evening.  

Volunteer for Senior Directing One Act Play Festival

The Guild needs your help. Please sign up to Volunteer to Feed the Kids in the Senior Balcony of the Commons before the Senior Directing One Act Play Festival shows OR in the lobby on performance nights selling Concessions and/or Merchandise for our spring shows.  Use this link to volunteer or donate dessert on March 25-28.

The Theatre Guild does not charge the cast or crew any fees for the meals provided by Feed the Kids. If you would like to make a monetary donation to help cover the cost of meals, please use this link to donate

We have had many generous families donate additional money and meals during the 2024-25 season.  If you would like to donate a meal for the entire cast & crew for one of our upcoming productions, you can make arrangements with Feed the Kids Co-Chairs Ashley Gregory and Stephanie Ruibal at feedthekids@btwtheatreguild.com 

You are invited to shop on Amazon using the Theatre Guild's Wish List. Amazon will ship donations directly to Concessions Chair Alicia Rico. The Guild Concessions needs CANDY donations! Please consider donating Sour + gummy candies or chocolate. 

 Use this link to Donate Concessions using the Amazon Wishlist

GOT QUESTIONS?

Questions about Feed the Kids Donations or FTK Volunteer shifts should be directed to Co-Chairs Ashley Gregory and Stephanie Ruibal at feedthekids@btwtheatreguild.com 

Questions about Concessions Donations should be directed to Alicia Rico at concessions@btwtheatreguild.com 

Playbill Ads for 9 to 5

Want to celebrate a hardworking member of the cast or crew? It's easy. The Playbill Design Team volunteers can turn your photo and words into a full color ad. Playbill ads start at $25 for a quarter page. And playbill ads are a Theatre Guild Member benefit starting at the Copper Membership Level. 

DEADLINE FOR 9 to 5 PLAYBILL ADS IS APRIL 2ND

If you would like to buy an individual ad or use a Theatre Guild membership benefit please click this link to the Theatre Guild Individual Playbill Ad webpage.  You can email the Design Team to submit your ad at playbilldesign@btwtheatreguild.com

Don't miss out on opportunities, events and the latest news about the BTW Film Program. Theatre Guild Film Liaison Kristy Moore wants to make sure that you know about opportunities and events. Drop her an email at film@btwtheatreguild.com

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 Pegasus 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!!! 


You can submit the information to Communications Chair Kathy Gameros via email communications@btwtheatreguild.com 



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Look here for information from the PTSA

Check out the PTSA's Membership Toolkit page were you can find information about joining the PTSA and see their latest newsletter.


The 2025 PTSA Summer Scholarship application is now open through April 30 or sooner if funds are depleted. Read the FAQs on the PTSA website for more details and access the application here. 


WAYS TO STAY IN THE KNOW
Guild Instagram
Facebook Page
Facebook Groups for Current Classes
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. 

Seniors: Theatre Guild Class of 2025 Facebook group 

Juniors: Theatre Guild Class of 2026 Facebook group

Sophomores: Theatre Guild Class of 2027 Facebook group

Freshmen: BTW Theatre Guild Class of 2028 Facebook group

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.  

Digital Callboard
Campus Callboard

Students are also STRONGLY encouraged to regularly visit the campus callboard on the second floor.  

Sign up for Remind via text
  • Mar 25-28 Senior Directing One Act Play Festival (Black Box)
  • Apr 2 Deadline for 9 to 5 Playbill Ads
  • Apr 9-12 Musical Theatre Spring Show: 9 to 5 (MAT)
  • Apr 12 I Am Booker T Day (for new students & families)
  • May 1 Film Festival (MAT)
  • May 10 Learning Lab Showcase (T3)
  • May 12 Thespian Induction Ceremony
  • May 22 Theatre Conservatory Senior Dinner 6:30 pm
  • May 25 Graduation

    Check out the Theatre Guild website for more information. For the most up to date & comprehensive Booker T calendar entries, you can check the BTW All School Calendar the BTWHSPVA Instructional Calendar.
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