Originally delivered on 11/2/2021 10:04 am

SUBJECT: Theatre Guild eNews, November 2, 2021: All In the Timing, 10 Minute Play, Senior Showcase, Holiday Party - the List Goes ON!

November 2, 2021
Theatre Conservatory was All In for DASH
All in the Timing by David Ives

The world according to David Ives is a very odd place, and his plays constitute a virtual stress test of the English language -- and of the audience's capacity for disorientation and delight. Ives's characters plunge into black holes called "Philadelphias," where the simplest desires are hilariously thwarted. Chimps named Milton, Swift, and Kafka are locked in a room and made to re-create Hamlet. And a con man peddles courses in a dubious language in which "hello" translates as "velcro" and "fraud" comes out as "Freud."

At once enchanting and perplexing, incisively intelligent and side-splittingly funny, this original paperback edition of Ives's plays includes "Sure Thing," "Words, Words, Words," "The Universal Language," "Variations on the Death of Trotsky," "The Philadelphia," "Long Ago and Far Away," "Foreplay, or The Art of the Fugue," "Seven Menus," "Mere Mortals," "English Made Simple," "A Singular Kinda Guy," "Speed-the-Play," "Ancient History," and "Philip Glass Buys a Loaf of Bread."


When: Nov 4-5; Nov 10-12 - 7:00PM
Where: Black Box Theatre -Tickets
Directed by Charlton Gavitt

1. Sure Thing.
Joshua Travis & Amaris Burleson

2. Words, Words, Words.
Jude Segrest, Cate Cassidy & Lilium Fitzgerald

3. Universal Language.
Sanjay Vattamreddy, Zariyah Perry & Addisun Abieta

4. Variations on the Death of Trotsky.
Donavan Covarrubias, Addisun Abieta & Nico Muñoz

5. Philadelphia.
Nico Muñoz, Joshua Travis & Madison Kelly

6. English Made Simple.
Madison Kelly, Jude Segrest & Lilium Fitzgerald

7. Phillip Glass.
Donavan Cocarriubias, Sanjay Vattamreddy, Cate Cassidy & Amaris Burleson


How to Help! - Feed the Kids Help
                        Concessions Help 

We Need Parents of 9th, 10th & 11th Graders to Make Showcase a Success.

On November 19th and 20th, the 63 Theatre Conservatory seniors in the class of 2022 will be showcasing in film, playwriting, physical theatre, acting, musical theatre, and a multitude of technical theatre areas including: light & sound design, set design and construction, stage management, prop making, hair and stage makeup as well as costume design & construction. The best way to learn about Senior Showcase is to volunteer.  If you want to help, there is a Sign-Up Genius for that!  


- You can make phone calls to colleges on your own time between November 3 and 11th. 

- The faculty have asked for WIX savvy parents to come to BTW during Flex (12:00-12:45pm) to help any seniors needing extra help to finish their virtual audition WIX pages before November 11. 

- We rely on parents of 9th, 10th, and 11th graders to volunteer during Showcase on November 18, 19 and 20 because parents of seniors are not allowed to volunteer directly with the seniors or the college reps those days. If you cannot volunteer in person, you can always donate food, drinks, and paper goods.

- Wix page helphttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b4aa9a62ba13-wixpage#

- Phone callshttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4AA9A62BA13-contact

- In-Person Volunteers Nov 18-20https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b4aa9a62ba13-senior

- Donations of food or drinkshttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b4aa9a62ba13-donations

ONLY 2 WEEKS UNTIL SHOWCASE WEEK!


As of November 1, the following 50 schools have registered to attend the Theatre Conservatory Showcase.


 AMDA College of Performing Arts *

  1. American Academy of Dramatic Arts (AADA)*
  2. Arcadia University *
  3. ArtCenter College of Design**
  4. Atlantic Acting School**
  5. Austin Peay State University*
  6. Boston University **
  7. CalArts*
  8. Carnegie Mellon University, School of Drama**
  9. Carthage College*
  10. Catholic University**
  11. Centenary College of Louisiana**
  12. Circle in the Square Theatre School/Eckerd College BFA**
  13. Coker University**
  14. Colorado Mesa University**
  15. Cornish College of the Arts*
  16. Emory and Henry College**
  17. Ferrum College**
  18. Hofstra University**
  19. Hussian College Los Angeles        
  20. KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts*
  21. L Makeup Institute*
  22. Long Island University**
  23. New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts             
  24. Northern Arizona University**
  25. Northern Illinois University**
  26. Oakland University School of Music, Theatre and Dance**
  27. Ohio University *
  28. Oklahoma State University*
  29. Pace University School of Performing Arts*
  30. Pepperdine University/Fine Arts Division**
  31. Rider University*
  32. Rutgers University***
  33. Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)*
  34. Southern Methodist University**
  35. Southwestern University**
  36. Texas Christian University*
  37. Texas State University**
  38. The Neighborhood Playhouse**
  39. The New School | College of Performing Arts***
  40. The University of Oklahoma Helmerich School of Drama*
  41. The University of Texas at Arlington**
  42. The University of Texas at Austin- Department of Theatre and Dance***
  43. UNCSA: University of North Carolina School of the Arts**
  44. University of Alabama at Birmingham**
  45. University of Hartford, Hartt School BFA Theatre Division*
  46. University of Houston School of Theatre & Dance*
  47. University of North Texas**
  48. Webster University*
  49. Wichita State University**

*In person

**Virtually

***Combination of in person & virtual attendees

  

We are continuing to reach out to and there is still time for schools to register to attend either in person or virtually. If your senior has applied to a school that has not yet registered, they should email to ask the school to come to showcase. Click here to access a sample email a senior can send.

10 Minute Play Festival Playbill Ads! Due November 6th

Performance Dates: 
Show Dates: December 7 - 10, 2021  
Show Times: 5:30PM & 7:30PM 


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)

 

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

MUSICAL THEATER PERFORMANCES

December 1 -2, 2021 

7:00PM 

Montgomery Arts Theater, BTWHSPVA  

JOIN Faculty Member Jeffrey Miller and the Booker T. Musical Theatre Practicum Class for two evenings of musical theatre performances.  Featuring solos from your favorite musicals including Frozen, Bonnie & Clyde, Mean Girls, and many, many more!  Live stream opportunities will also be available.   


Ticket and donation information coming soon. 

Holiday invite

 RSVP Link and Details coming soon.

   

Immediate questions?  email:  btwtheatrepresident21@gmail.com  or Hospitality Chair Kearney Crowley kearneycrowley@gmail.com

Senior Corner

BTW Class of 2022: Attention! 


Senior Showcase Parent/Guardian Meeting with Ms. Price and Theatre Conservatory Faculty 

Monday, November 8.  5:00 PM 


Zoom 

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Join the BTW 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.

Meet Our Corporate Lead Team!
Stacey Schiffour-Brown

Stacey Schiffour-Brown is the proud mother of a Junior, Azalea Brown, a girl who dreamed of being a Pegasus for as long as she can remember!

She has a Son in 8th grade at Dealey Montessori, two charming Kitties & two neurotic Dogs (a 90 lb Labrodoodle + 6 lb Chihuahua) that run her life.

An Austinite for a good chunk of her days, she is a Longhorn who has also lived in Louisville, New Orleans, St.Louis & Port St. Lucie, Florida…most of that with her husband of 22 years, John. They co-own and run Hawk Restorations, A local construction and building company. She has served on several committees & non-profit groups and loves the feeling of giving back to the community and really getting to know people when you do.

She absolutely loves these creative kids, and she loves to serve at the school in any way that she can. 


As a lifelong Art & Psychology student, she is always in awe of the kind of school experience that Booker T brings to each family with a child enrolled here.

She truly believes all creatives can find their niche in this world!

Shawn Magill

Shawn Magill is the proud mom of Tara Magill, a Senior at BTWHSPVA. By day she is a Senior Manager at Deloitte Consulting focused on data management and governance initiatives at large global banks. In her spare time she is an artist, composer, designer and musician. Her work has been seen and heard at various venues, stages, and screens in Dallas and NYC. Some of you may have seen “On The Eve” a new musical with world premiere at Theatre Three for which she was a co-creator and composer. Another big artistic focus is her band, Secrecies - who released their debut album in 2019 on Idol Records, and is currently working on their second album. Secrecies’s song “So Quickly” was recently featured on the TV show Walker.

Benefits include:
  • Shout out during live performances
  • Playbill recognition
  • Banner recognition at Theatre Conservatory Events
  • Invite to Corporate Sponsor Receptions
  • Exposure to Booker T families and sponsors as well as Dallas Arts District

Contact Stacy Schiffour Brown or Shawn Magill at 
corporateleads@btwtheatreguild.com 

LIMITED TIME ONLY!

 As the weather gets cooler, cuddle up and enjoy the upcoming performances of All in the Timing and the 10 Minute Play Festival with a snuggly, fleece blanket personalized with the Booker T. Logo.   


Available now for pre-purchase by sending an email to merchandise-artspass@btwtheatreguild.com.  


Or you can purchase in person at the Concession Table before each performance and during intermission as long as supplies last.  All proceeds go back into the Guild's General Fund to support the Theatre Conservatory.   $20.00 each.  

Last Order Date is Dec 5th - Selling out! BTW PTSA holiday wreath fundraiser.


Don't forget to get your holiday wreaths ordered ASAP.  You can choose a future shipping date.


Get this off your list now so you can worry about the 3000 other holiday chores   This is a great gift, lovely fresh and the pine aroma...oh so divine!!  Your family and clients will thank you for not sending them a fruitcake....lol. 

Not to mention you will be helping raise funds for the Booker T. Washington HSPVA PTSA!! 


2 birds, one stone...oh so efficient! Go you!!!

 

https://www.lynchcreekfundraising.com/c/280017

Check out our Merchandise!!

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!

For Items Not on the Digital Callboard we encourage students to visit the callboard on campus
We Want Your Theatre Photos!

Guild is collecting photos of Theatre Conservatory students to keep in a centralized location accessible to our Theatre Community. If you took or have photos from Booker T. Theatre Conservatory events and performances you are willing to share, would you forward them to Guild Board Member Aletha Kruse at: alethamkruse@gmail.com 

They will be stored on Zenfolio and a link can be found here: https://btwtheatreguild.membershiptoolkit.com/information

Sign up for Remind

Remind for Guild!

- IMPORTANT DATES -
  • Nov 4-5; 10-12 - All in the Timing Performances; 7:00PM
  • Nov 5 - CUE Day/Senior Showcase Preview

  • Nov 6 - 7 - Lonestar Smash Combat Workshop

  • Nov 8  - Theatre Guild Board Meeting. 6:00PM

  • Nov 8-9 - Audition for the Revolutionists 5:00PM - 7:00PM

  • Nov 8-9 - Audition for Winter Break 5:00PM - 7:00PM 

  • Nov 18 - 20 - Senior Showcase

  • Nov 18 - Student Short Film Screening. 6:00PM (Klyde Warren Park)

  • Nov 22 - 26 - Thanksgiving Break

  • Dec 1  - Ted Shine Plaque Reveal

  • Dec 1 - 2 - Musical Theatre Performances

  • Dec 4 - All Guild Member Holiday Party. SAVE THE DATE

  • Dec 6 - Booker T. Open House

  • Dec 7 - 10 - 10 Minute Play Festival Performances

  • Dec 8 - 11 - STARR Testing

  • Dec 13 - 17 - Final Exam Week

  • Dec 17 - Booker T. Angels

  • Dec 21 - Student/Teacher Holiday Begins

  • Jan 5 - Spring Semester Beings/First Day Back for Students

  • Jan 13 - Booker T. Magnet Open House. 6:00PM

  • Jan 17  - Martin Luther King Jr. Day Student/Teacher Holiday

  • Jan 18 - Booker T. Audition Workshop. 5:00PM

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