July 27, 2021

Theatre Summer Reading

SUMMER READING SCRIPTS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tbaP3oP_G6tbzSutxaWXnkWqGgBfV0Dj?usp=sharing

SENIORS

READ: Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare

GO TO: ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY https://www.rsc.org.uk/shakespeare-learning-zone

WATCH: LEVEL I - https://www.rsc.org.uk/shakespeare-learning-zone/a-midsummer-nights-

DO: LEVELS II & III on RSC - https://www.rsc.org.uk/shakespeare-learning-zone/a-midsummer-nights-dream

HELPFUL LINKS- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P-bJjrVOtI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRZ2SmmyMC4

JUNIORS

READ: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwUiZ0SnP0E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA6UKFfHTnk

DO: List the Givens and Needs of the script. Write a 2-3 page essay that analyzes the story structure with emphasis on time period.

HELPFUL LINKS - https://www.arts.texas.gov/initiatives/young-masters/application/

SOPHOMORES

READ: All My Sons by Arthur Miller

WATCH: DIGITAL THEATRE PRODUCTION - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWT6Rwi6B7s

DO: Track a specific character’s arc from the reading and compare with the actor’s choices in the film version. Discuss whether you agree or disagree with the actor’s specific character choices, based on what you’ve learned about character, play structure and physicality.

HELPFUL LINKS- https://www.arts.texas.gov/initiatives/young-masters/application/

FRESHMEN

READ: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry and “Harlem” a poem by Langston Hughes

LISTEN TO: A RAISIN IN THE SUN – AUDIO PLAY from

ACT I - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-72YBymd2t0

ACT II- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk3ocm8zbf8

ACT III - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beEc4eIUGYQ

WRITE: Write a 2-3 page essay comparing how you visualized the play from the reading verses how you imagined the world of the play from the Audio recording. Include your hypothesis for why you believe Loraine Hansberry incorporated Hughes’ poem into the title.

HELPFUL LINKS- https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46548/harlem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYKiXg4rNOY

Join the Theatre Guild for 2021-2022 School Year!

Theatre Guild relies on parent and student membership to help bring wonderful programs to Booker T Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts each year. With membership, you unlock the door to access to the great programs that the Theatre Guild has to offer. To join you can either go to - https://btwtheatreguild.membershiptoolkit.com/home and hit the register button - or if you can go to https://btwtheatreguild.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/463 to sign up!

As a reminder - returning families must rejoin the Guild each year. If you are unsure as to whether you've joined please check your BTWTG Membership Toolkit Account. (first link above).

Please make sure to add "Feed the Kids" to your donation! This is priceless for our hardworking students.

Feed the Kids provides meals to the entire cast & crew of each show during tech rehearsals.

And let's not forget the Swag! Check for the latest and greatest Theatre Guild merch here! - https://btwtheatreguild.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/135

Pegasus Pickup / Flight School

Pegasus Pick-Up is the day when students pickup (or turn in) their laptop, pickup books & pay for parking passes if needed, get lockers if needed, & pick up schedules. It's a chance to sign up for Guilds and PTSA if you have not already done so. Also, new Booker T. merchandise will be available! Conservatory Directors and Counselors will be available to discuss schedules.

Flight School is for ALL new, incoming students (August 6th) & current sophomores that attended Booker T. last year (August 5th). Flight School is for students only.

Senior Corner

July 29

Senior 2022 Theatre Parent Fall Preview Zoom Meeting @ 6 PM

August 2nd

Senior & Junior Registration and Senior Showcase Headshots

August 9

Theatre Guild Board Meeting

August 16

1st DAY of SCHOOL

August 17

Make-up Senior Showcase Headshot

Aug 21 and Aug 28

9:00am - 1:00pm Senior Acting/Musical Theatre/Young Arts Workshops

YOUR HEADSHOT IS DIFFERENT FROM YOUR YEARBOOK SENIOR PORTRAIT!!!!

Your showcase headshot will be on the wall and in the digital showcase handbook. You get a hard copy of the picture and a digital copy for college applications etc.

The cost is $27.00 If anyone needs support, we are happy to help. Do not skip Headshot day because of the fee. See Mrs. Price with any concerns.

Please bring cash or check on the day of your headshot. (For checks leave the "Pay To The Order of" blank. The photographer will fill it in) Venmo payments are acceptable.

Your Showcase Headshots will be taken on Registration Day for Seniors: MONDAY August 2, 2021 from 10:00am-2:00pm in the Black Box Theatre with Connie Roper Photography.

Please review the available time slots and sign-up ASAP:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054BAAA72BA6F94-senior

Helpful Hints - It is best to wear solid colors, no graphic wording. Avoid large jewelry, anything that’s not what you typically look like. You should look like this at senior showcase.

Note- We ask that you not make drastic changes to hair between now and showcase so that you our easily recognizable to the colleges.

Best,

Mrs. Price

Join our Class of 2022 FB Page!

Seniors & their parents are invited to join the private Facebook group Booker T Washington HSPVA Class of 2022. This group will be used to provide information to seniors across all conservatories.

PTSA Corner

Hello Everyone,

I can't believe school is starting soon. I wanted to give you a few updates from the PTSA.

All students cast or offered crew positions in Mamma Mia should have been contacted at this point. Bruce Coleman will be directing the show. Rehearsals are scheduled to start on August 2^nd. If your student is involved, they need to check their Remind messages to get updates on the details about rehearsals & the show.

2021-22 PTSA Board has the following Board and Committee position openings: Parliamentarian, Hospitality, Fundraising Co-Chair, Parent Education and Membership Toolkit/Communication.

Please contact the current PTSA President (and Theatre Conservatory parent) Whitney Houston wchoust@gmail.com if you are interested in serving on the PTSA Board.

Looking forward to a great year!

Aletha Kruse

Vice President, PTSA

903-413-5079

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WAYS TO STAY IN THE KNOW

Digital Callboard

Follow this link for auditions/assignments/relevant info for students

Facebook Page

Follow this link to join the Theatre Guild FB page!

JOIN THE GUILD!

The best way to stay connected is by joining the Theatre Guild.

There are multiple levels depending on how involved you think your child will be and how much you can afford to contribute! All details are found by following the link:

JOIN HERE

If you have not joined the Theatre Guild for the 2021-2022 school year, please do so through the above link. The email list gets purged each year and replaced with the new list of guild members.

You DO NOT want to miss out on these informative newsletters!

Remind for Guild!

SENIORS REMIND

Senior Remind here!

- IMPORTANT DATES -

July 29 - Senior 2022 Theatre Parent Fall Preview Zoom Meeting @ 6 PM
August 2 - 4 Registration
August 2nd - Senior & Junior Registration and Senior Showcase Headshots
August 3 - Sophomore Registration
August 4 - Freshmen Registration
August 5 - Sophomore Flight School
August 6 - Freshmen Flight School
August 9 - Theatre Guild Board Meeting
August 11 - SUMMER BASH
August 16 - 1st DAY of SCHOOL
August 17 - Make-up Senior Showcase Headshots
Aug 21 and Aug 28 - 9:00am - 1:00pm Senior Acting/Musical Theatre/Young Arts Workshops,
August 26-27 - Fall Show Auditions
September 23rd - North Texas Giving Day

SUBJECT: Theatre Guild eNews, July 27th, 2021 - Last Complimentary Newsletter