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SUBJECT: Theatre Guild eNews - Feb 8, 2022 - Ms, Price speaks with Yale School of Drama, The Revolutionists, Black to the Future and Mor

February 8, 2022
We are excited to share Ms. Price's recent interview with the Yale School of Drama

Booker T's own Ms. Guinea Bennett-Price,  Director - Theatre Conservatory; recently gave an interview with the Yale School of Drama - Journal of Criticism, Plays and Reportage. 


Below are links to Vol 51, No 3 as well as a direct link to the interview.


Yale School of Drama - Vol 51, No 3


Interview: 

“More Than a Space”: Conversations with Artistic Directors of Black Theater Companies

Concessions and Feed the Kids

Concession link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044ea5aa2aa20-revolutionists

Feed the Kids.  Please reach out to our FTK Chairs March Baremore marchb972@gmail.comor Heather Smallwood hrsmallwood@aol.comif you are able to volunteer to serve or donate water and desserts before the tech rehearsals and shows.

CONCESSIONS & FEED THE KIDS

Sign up to help with Concessions for Black to the Future!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044ea5aa2aa20-aablack


Feed the Kids.  Please reach out to our FTK Chairs March Baremore marchb972@gmail.comor Heather Smallwood hrsmallwood@aol.comif you are able to volunteer to serve or donate water and desserts before the tech rehearsals and shows.

TONIGHT! - THEATRE GUILD GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Time:  Immediately after the PTSA General Meeting Concludes.  Approx. 6:30PM 

Location:  Zoom (see below for link) 

Agenda: Spring Theatre Conservatory Events, Report from Conservatory Director & Faculty, Guild Budget, and much much more.  Hope you can make it as we won't meet again as a membership until May 10th.  In the meantime, be on the lookout for invites to grade level gatherings and volunteer and other project opportunities as we continue to Connect & Re-connect in 2022! 


ZOOM Meeting ID 989 1697 3238

Join from your computer or mobile device:

Click here to join the Zoom Meeting  https://thompsoncoe.zoom.us/j/98916973238

Meeting ID: 989 1697 3238

Or call in (audio-only):

Phone Number: 346-248-7799

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

Tax Deduction Letters

Booker T. Washington Theater Guild is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.  For contributions of $250.00 or more made to the Theatre Guild in the 2021-2022 calendar year, we are sending out tax deduction letters.  If you do not receive yours by Feb 1, please contact Julie Cash-Teague at treasurer@btwtheatreguild.com

Senior Corner

Senior Panoramic Picture Rescheduled to March 30th at 8:45am! Mark your calendars!


The TSI Makeup Assessment will be offered this week on Wednesday and Thursday after school. 


If you plan to take the test, please email cvernon@dallasisd.org to reserve a spot for one of those days.

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.

Digital Callboard
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For Items Not on the Digital Callboard we encourage students to visit the callboard on campus
Sign up for Remind
  • Feb 8 - Theatre Guild General Meeting. 6:30PM Via Zoom and following PTSA General Meeting
  • Feb 12  - Second Audition Day 
  • Feb 14 - 15 -  The Revolutionists Show. 7:00PM  
  • Feb 17 - MLK Fine Arts Night 
  • Feb 21 - President's Day Student/Teacher Holiday
  • Feb 22-23 - African American Heritage Show  "Black to the Future". 7:00PM.   MAT
  • Feb 23 - UIL One-Act Competition.  @ Adamson H.S.  Booker T. performs at 2:00PM.  Public Welcome
  • Mar 1 - First Day of Women's History Month 
  • Mar 7 - Booker T. 2022 Admission Decisions 
  • Mar 7 - 10 - Cultural Festival 
  • Mar 8 - 11 - Paul Baker New Plays Festival. 7:00PM. Black Box 
  • Mar 14 - 18 - Spring Break
  • March 29 - April 1; April 5-8 - Senior Directing One Act Play Festival
  • April 11 - Theatre Guild Board Meeting. 6:00PM. BTW Library 
  • April 13 - 14; April 19 - 20 - Mime Troupe Show 
  • April 20 - Booker T. Thespian Troupe Induction 
  • April 21 - 22 - Flying Horse 
  • April 23 - I Am Booker T. Day 
  • April 27 - NHS Induction 
  • May 1 - Theatre Guild Scholarship Applications Due 
  • May 4 - 7 - Spring Musical Theatre Recital 
  • May 9 - Theatre Guild Board Meeting. 6:00PM. BTW Library 
  • May 10 - Theatre Guild General Meeting.  6:00PM. Location TBD 
  • June 1 - Booker T. Graduation


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