Zander Pryor is a former Booker T. theatre student (Class of 2020) who is now attending Sarah Lawrence College. As a teenager, he worked as an actor in theatres throughout DFW. His full-length play, Parent, Legal Guardian, Angel, Other, was featured in Undermain Theatre's Whither Goest Thou America festival of new plays this year. 

Wendy Koster practiced law for almost 20 years before she took a break to try and figure out her kids. Now that her kids are adult-ish, she splits her time between being an Army/college mom and trying to find a job that isn’t being a lawyer. 

Mr Gavitt will be directing Our Country's Good written by British playwright Timberlake Wertenbaker, adapted from the Thomas Keneally novel The Playmaker. Auditions will be held in conjunction with the UIL play Digging Up the Boys on October 3rd & 4th with callbacks on October 5th.

Over the summer and throughout the school year, many of our talented Theatre Conservatory students can be spotted on stage, creating magic behind the scenes or even on screen. Be sure to check out the Theatre Guild Facebook group for opportunities to catch a Pegasus. And let us know where you have spotted a Pegasus in the wild! You can submit the information via Facebook or contact VP Communications Kathy Gameros via email communications@btwtheatreguild.com

One of the best ways for seniors and their parents to keep updated is to join the Guild.  Since you are already reading the Guild newsletter, another great option is to join the Theatre Guild Class of 2023 Facebook page. Scroll down to Ways to Stay In the Know to learn all about the Facebook group.

Senior Parent Zoom Info Meeting

The Theatre Conservatory hosted a Zoom meeting for Parents of Theatre Seniors on August 18th.  The Conservatory recorded the call for those who could not attend the scheduled meeting. We will share the link when it is available.

Showcase Countdown 12 weeks

Showcase Week is Monday November 14th through Saturday November 19th (the week before Thanksgiving break). The Theatre Showcase will be on Friday November 18th and Saturday November 19th. 

CALENDAR OF SENIOR EVENTS

Aug 28 Acting Showcase Workshop

Oct 1 Young Arts Filming (seniors only)

Oct 8 Young Arts Filming (seniors only) 

Oct 14 Young Arts submission deadline by 10:59pm CT(Central Time) 

Nov 14-19 Showcase Week

Nov 17 Thursday

• Showcase Dress Rehearsal (sr. parents invited-time tbd)

Nov 18 Friday

• Class of 2023 Coffee with College Reps 8:30-9:30am
• Master Classes & Workshops (Jr & Sr) 9:30-3:20pm
• Playwriting & Physical Theatre Showcase 1:30-3:30pm 
  
• Film Showcase 7-9pm
• Senior Tech Set Up in Commons (tbd after College Fair)  

Nov 19 Showcase Saturday

• Acting (Spoken/Musical) Showcase 9-11am
• Tech Theatre Showcase 11am - 1pm
• Callbacks 1pm-5pm

Nov 21 Cyber Monday / Virtual Showcase 

Founded to support both Theatre Conservatory students and faculty, the Theatre Guild asks members to donate their time and money every year. This occasional eNews feature is intended to highlight some of the ways that you can learn more about the Theatre Guild.

The BTW Theatre Guild’s biggest program each year is Feed the Kids. We are able to provide nutritious meals to students and crew members for over 40 tech & performances each year. Each school year, the Guild has easily served over a thousand meals.

The Guild relies on Membership Dues, Donations and Sponsorships to support the Theatre Conservatory Faculty & Student events, programs, and activities.

Join us for 2022-2023 using this link to the Guild website where you can choose a Membership Level that best fits your family.

To check your information is up-to-date, please use this link. 

Remember to complete your voly application before volunteering at BTWHSPVA (or any DISD school).  You need to complete the voly application, orientation & background check every school year!  BTW is listed under Washington, Booker T if you are unable to find it on the first pass.

https://dallasisd.voly.org/...

Any questions? You can email volunteers@btwtheatreguild.com

Booker T Washington HSPVA Theatre Guild is a newly created   Facebook page that will allow the Guild to widely share information about performance times or recognition/awards.  You may see FB posts from this page cross posted on the btw_theatre_guild Instagram account. Information shared on both platforms is visible to the public. 

BTW Theatre Guild is a public Facebook group that has been used to share information and allows discussion among members.  As a public group, anyone on Facebook can see the group and join without administrative approval.  

In addition to these public forums, the Theatre Guild has created private Facebook Groups for students and families in each grade level to join.  You can follow the links to the correct group by choosing your (student's) graduation year. You will be asked to answer two basic questions before your membership will approved. You will need to confirm 1) that you are either a student or the parent/guardian of a current student and 2) provide the student's name. These smaller private groups were designed with the idea of being able to post information relevant to a single grade level, to plan/discuss upcoming events and ask questions without making all the details publicly available.  Each of these private groups are limited to Theatre Guild administrators/moderators and members of the specific class so while the existence of the group is public information, posts are not viewable by non-members.  

BTW Theatre Guild Class of 2023 is for Seniors & their families

BTW Theatre Guild Class of 2024 is for Juniors & their families

BTW Theatre Guild 2025 Class of 2025is for Sophomores & their families

BTW Theatre Guild Class of 2026 is for Freshman & their families

There is also an group specifically for the most recent graduates & the families of BTW Theatre Guild Class of 2022 

Still have questions?  Reach out to Kathy Gameros  communications@btwtheatreguild.com