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SUBJECT: Theatre Guild eNews, Sept 13, 2021 -Peter and the Starcatcher Deadline Mamma Mia, Hispanic Heritage!

September 14, 2021
PTSA Needs YOUR help!

The PTSA show cannot go on without YOU!

We still need Showtime Volunteers to ensure Mamma Mia is a complete success!


URGENT NEED for Adult Ushers: on 9/18; 9/23 & 9/25

USHERS -  Adult ushers are needed throughout the duration of the show. Seats will be reserved for ushers to watch the show!

PTSA Board Members will be on-site to support and supervise!


VOLUNTEERS:

Pre-show Volunteers will help with some set-up and then either concession sales, merchandise sales, or box office support. 

Intermission Volunteers will primarily be on concession and merchandise sales. 

Post-show Volunteers will be last-minute merchandise sales and clean-up.


The PTSA thanks you for your support and we'll see you at the show! 


CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER  - 

https://btwptsa.membershiptoolkit.com/volunteer/78926 (must be logged into PTSA site to access)


Tickets to the show.


Showtimes:

Thursday, Sept. 16 - 7PM

Friday, Sept. 17 - 7PM

Saturday, Sept 18 - 7PM

Sunday, Sept 19 - 2PM

Wednesday, Sept 22 - 7PM

Thursday, Sept 23 - 7PM

Friday, Sept 24 - 7PM

Saturday, Sept 25 - 7PM

Sunday, Sept 26 - 2PM

Playbill ads for Peter and the Starcatcher are due on Sunday Sept 19th

 

Your kids have been working hard on stage and in tech for this fantastic production.  Placing an ad in the playbill is a great way to recognize their efforts.

Ads can be purchased online BTW Theatre Guild or you can use your membership benefits for an ad (as outlined below)

 

Full page 5"x8" $75

Half page vertical 2.5" x 8"  $50 

Half page horizontal 5" x 4"  $50

Quarter page 2.5" x 4" $25

 

Membership benefits for guild members at the Bronze ($75) level and above include recognition on the sponsor page of the playbill AND one or more FULL pages ad per 2021-22 school year.  


All levels at Bronze or above get FULL page playbill ads as follows:

  • Bronze 1 ad per school year 
  • Silver 2 ads per school year 
  • Gold 3 ads per school year 
  • Platinum 5 ads per school year 
  • Diamond 6 ads per school year


If you are already a member, please make sure to tell us that you intend to use one of your included ad when you email your ad materials to playbilldesign@btwtheatreguild.com 

 

Ready to create an ad?

Choose a photo (or photos) of your kiddo.  Decide on a short message.  Email the playbill team playbilldesign@btwtheatreguild.com and let our volunteers create your ad.  

Please make sure that you send it in one the following acceptable formats (JPEG, TIF, PNG & PDF)

Let us know if you paid for your ad online OR if you intend to use your membership benefits.  Make sure to be specific about the size of the ad.

 

Hint:  Keep your text short because long messages in small font can be difficult to read

 

You will get an email confirmation that your Peter and the Starcatcher ad submission has been received AND a playbill volunteer will also email you when the ad is completed.   

 

The deadline for placing an ad in the Playbill is Sunday Sept 19th but please send it in as soon as possible due to the short time frame.


Questions? Contact Elly Marsh directly at 214-632-7288 OR elly.marsh@dxc.com 

Early Giving Has Started!

We are excited for North Texas Giving Day! It's a great way to support the Theatre Guild and it just makes you FEEL GOOD. Donations are live NOW - so come and BE THE GOOD - Donate Here Today.


The Theatre Guild is made up of parent volunteers who support the faculty and students of the highly respected Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts in Dallas, Texas. This support consists of activities to help with connection and engagement in the following areas:

  • Weekly eNews with Theatre department and Guild updates
  • Feed the Kids program supports students and teachers before performances
  • Publication of Playbills with student tributes
  • Hosting Senior Showcase with hospitality for colleges from around the country
  • Social Events to help families get to know each other
  • Help students learn about local theatre opportunities and summer intensive programs
  • College Prep info and scholarships
  • Theatre Spirit Wear and Yard Signs

Click Here to get more info!

Hispanic Heritage Show - Save the Date!

October 6 - 7, 2021  

Show time, location and ticket price information will be announced soon!  


Senior Corner

Senior ShowCase Recording Dates Oct 1 - 3, 2021.  Times will be scheduled through Conservatory Faculty.   

BTW Class of 2022: Attention! If you did not take your senior portraits on the first dates in July please click on the link below to make an appointment for October 18th or 22nd. All portrait appointments are on campus.
 
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**This is for senior school yearbook pictures. This is different from the Theatre Senior Showcase Headshots. 

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.  

Make sure to also join the class of 2022 Theatre Guild page!

Seniors & their parents are also invited to join the Theatre Guild Private Facebook group BTW Theatre Guild Class of 2022. This group will be used to provide information to seniors specifically for the Theatre Conservatory.

PTSA Corner

First Meeting:

When:  September 14, 2021

Time:  5:40 pm

 

General PTSA Meeting

  • We will have updates from BTW Principal, Dr. Rudes
  • Learn about upcoming scholarship opportunities
  • Hear the latest updates about the All-School Musical - Mama Mia

 

If you are interested in learning more about the PTSA and volunteer opportunities please plan to join us.

  

Join Zoom Meeting

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Meeting ID: 834 1172 0297

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Thanks,

Aletha Kruse

alethakruse@gmail.com

Vice President, PTSA

903-413-5079

https://www.facebook.com/BTWPTSA

https://www.instagram.com/bookertwashington.hspva.ptsa/

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- IMPORTANT DATES -
  • Sept 16 - 18; Sept 22 - 26Mamma Mia: All School Musical
  • Sept 20 - David Ives Final Auditions @ 5:00PM 
  • Sept 21 - David Ives Callbacks 
  • Sept 23 - North Texas Giving Day  
  • Oct 1 - Student Enrichment Grant Applications Due
  • Oct 1- 3 - Prescreen Acting  Filming
  • Oct 5  - ACT at Booker T.
  • Oct 6 - 7 - Hispanic Heritage Show
  • Oct 8  -  Professional Development Day/ End of 1st Grading Cycle  
  • Oct 11 -  Theatre Guild Board Meeting 
  • Oct 12 - Theatre Guild All Member Meeting via Zoom  
  • Oct 13  - PSAT - 10th Graders (9th & 11th Voluntary) 
  • Oct 13 - 14/Oct 20-22 Peter & the Starcatcher @ 7:00PM
  • Oct 15 - Young Arts Submission Deadline 
  • Oct 15 - Fair Day! 
  • Oct 25 - 29  - DASH Week
  • Nov 1 - High School Playwriting Contest - Early Submission for Feedback 
  • Nov 4-5 & Nov. 10-12 - All in the Timing by Ives 
  • Nov 5 - CUE Day  
  • Nov 6 - 7 - Lonestar Smash Combat Workshop
  • Nov 8  - Theatre Guild Board Meeting 
  • Nov 9  - Theatre Guild All Member Meeting - Location TBD  
  • Nov 17 - 20 - Senior Showcase 
  • Nov 22 - 26 - Thanksgiving Break
  • Dec 1  -  Ted Shine Plaque Reveal 
  • Dec 4 - SAVE THE DATE: Guild Holiday Party 
  • Dec 7-10  - 10 Minute Play Festival 
  • Dec 8 - 11 - STARR Testing
  • Dec 21 - Student/Teacher Holiday Begins 
  • Dec 31 - High School Playwriting Contest  - Submission Deadline 
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