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PRESIDENT'S CORNER
November General Membership Meeting
Congratulations to our students in the Musical Theatre class on their performances last week!
November's General Membership Meeting will take place this Wednesday, November 8, due to the fact that we have no school Tuesday (get out and vote instead!). There will be something for parents of all grade levels at this meeting. Mr. Miller will talk about the preparation process for students interested in being a part of the musical theatre program in future years and members of our College Showcase team will let parents know how to participate as a 9-11 grade volunteer or as a supporting senior parent. In addition, we will have membership signs for pickup or purchase. Please make a point to be there. We will meet in the black box after the PTSA meeting concludes (about 7:00 p.m.)
Our December Meeting will be a celebration not-to-be-missed at the home of the Reyes Family on December 9 - Save the Date!
Read on for volunteer needs, playbill deadlines, and all things College Showcase!
We need donations of paper goods & plastic ware (to make all that eating easier) as well as pre-packaged snacks (individual sized oreos, cheezits, pretzels, etc); cans of soda; grab and go breakfast (poptarts, granola bars, mini muffins & more). And we'll take your leftover Halloween candy to use November 16-18 in the Theatre Guild's Hospitality Room used by the College Reps and the student space in the Senior Cafeteria balcony. (Note that senior parents may not volunteer on campus during Theatre Showcase events BUT Seniors parents are welcome to bring donations or send money to cover the purchase of these items.) You can use this link to tell us what you are donating & read the details about our two drop off options.
Opportunities for 9-11th grade Parents
Volunteer in the Hospitality Rooms
These volunteer slots are open for parents of 9-11th graders who want to volunteer on campus before and during Showcase on November 16-18 in the Theatre Guild's Hospitality Room used by the College Reps or the student space in the Senior Cafeteria balcony. (Note that senior parents may not volunteer during Showcase events.) You can use this link to volunteer during Showcase.
Opportunities for Senior Parents
Help with Senior Headshot Displays
The Conservatory needs help adding the Seniors' resumes to the frames outside the Black Box. (This will need to be done before Nov 13.) We will also mat a second set of Senior Headshots to display in the College Rep Hospitality Suite. (Volunteers will hang this set on Thursday Nov 16.)
Set Up & Decorate for Showcase
We need help getting the Senior Cafeteria balcony and the College Reps Hospitality space (in room 174) ready for Showcase on Thursday November 16th in the evening starting at 5pm. We expect to move tables, hang 72 headshots, decorate, set up the gift tables and help pre-stage for the food and drinks that will be served. There is something for everyone to do no matter their skill set.
Donate Money for Faculty Dinner
Traditionally Seniors' families provide ready-to-eat dinners for the Theatre faculty to enjoy at home after Showcase Saturday. Please donate money to make this possible.
Reach out if you are the parent of a senior who would like to donate or volunteer.
If you've been to a Guild event where food was served, you've probably experienced the magic of the Theatre Guild Hospitality Chair. Although Showcase is one of the biggest events of the year, the fun and the opportunities don't stop in November. Consider volunteering as part of the Hospitality Committee. No cooking or donations required.... just your time. You can help scout new sources for meals. Or make the calls to place orders. You may even be able to run errands to pick up treats for our hungry Pegasi & their families.
So if you've got creative ways to feed a crowd. Or if you want to volunteer but have a tight schedule, maybe you prefer to squeeze in a few minutes to place orders. And you may even get to put your mad driving skills picking up items for events. (It's like picking up for carpool but without the kids singing show tunes or running lines in the back seat.) Times are somewhat flexible -- mainly because there are a number of options and if you were not able to help during Showcase don't worry, we will have many more events through the year. Interested in learning more? Contact Amy Buehler at 214-208-8167 or akbuehler@gmail.com
No School on Tuesday Nov 7th for Election Day
Coming Soon Senior Film Showcase
Everyone is invited to view the Senior Film Showcase. This is the one Theatre Showcase event where all students, parents, faculty, and friends are welcome on campus.
Deadline for 10 Minute Playbill Ads
All ads are due on November 27th for the 10 Minute Play Directing Festival.
We don't want to miss an appearance or accomplishment! We rely on our guild members to let us know where to spot a Pegasus in the wild. If your child is in a non-Booker T production, please let us know. Our talented kids are so busy we need your eyes and ears to make sure we get the word out. Please include viewing dates, ticket links and any other details that will help us spot a Pegasus in the Wild. Alumni are Pegasi as well so keep those tips coming in too!!!
Everett Johnson (2026) will be performing in Puffs with Outcry Theatre starting November 10. He is playing the role of J. Finch, Zach Smith & Others and will be on stage for all 8 shows. Use this link for tickets: https://www.outcrytheatre.com/puffs.html
DTC Community Dialogue and a Sneak Peak of I AM DELIVERD'T!
You have the opportunity to see Booker T alum and Dallas Theater Center Playwright in Residence Jonathan Norton (BTW 1994) serving as one of the panelists in this DTC Community Dialogue. There will also be a sneak peek of Jonathan Norton's new play I AM DELIVERED'T! This is a free event on November 9th from 6:30-8:30pm at the Urban Arts Center (919 Morell Avenue, Dallas Texas 75203.) You can reserve your ticket here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gay-christian-a-dtc-community-dialogue-tickets-74090844610
Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
If you are the parent or guardian of a Theatre Conservatory student you are invited to join the individual class Facebook group for additional information & updates about everything that is going on at Booker T.
All Facebook groups are private and you will need to provide your BTW student's name and answer the questions in order for your request to join to be approved.
SENIOR CORNER
Countdown to Showcase Week!
November 13 - 18
Choose Your Own Adventure
We keep repeating that the Class of 2024 is unique. Not only did their path through Booker T begin differently than all that came before them, these seniors continue to cut their own new paths. The Class of 2024 ran their showcase monologues and showed their portfolios to their fellow Pegasi on an early Cue Day a full two weeks before Theatre Showcase Events start! These seniors are currently Choosing Their Own Adventures as they submit college applications, portfolios, and prescreens all while juggling their courses and prepping for Showcase.
Senior Parents if you are interested in volunteering to help set up before Showcase, we will be at Booker T on Thursday November 16 from 5 to 7pm. We need help with everything from moving tables and chairs to hanging the 72 senior headshots in the Hospitality Suite. Whatever your skills, we can find a way to put you to work!
Reach out to the Theatre Guild's Senior Committee Chair Kathy Gameros kgameros@sbcglobal.net for other ways you can help before Showcase. (Senior parents are not allowed to volunteer on campus at the actual Theatre Conservatory events or in the Theatre Guild Hospitality rooms but you can make donations or help set up.)
This is informational so you know what the seniors' Theatre Showcase schedule involves. Parents may come to the Thursday November 16th Dress Rehearsal. Parents of Seniors are not invited to Showcase events and cannot volunteer in the hospitality suite or senior cafeteria during Showcase.
Vegetarian? Vegan? Gluten Free? Dairy Free?
During Showcase the Theatre Guild plans snacks and meals for the showcasing seniors including lunch on Friday and both breakfast & lunch on Saturday. The Hospitality Chair Amy Buehler works really hard to keep the kids happy and fed but she cannot accommodate the seniors' dietary preferences or allergies if she does not know about them. Here is your chance to remind your senior to complete this Google form. Or go ahead and complete it for them.
Don't forget THIS Friday is the Yearbook Ad deadline!!!
Friday November 10th is the DEADLINE for SENIOR YEARBOOK RECOGNITION ADS! You can use the direct link to Jostens to purchase and create a senior yearbook recognition ad. Use this link to Jostens to buy your senior recognition ad. All senior ads must be created and paid for online by midnight on November 10th!!!
Dates to Remember for Theatre Seniors & Parents
November 8th Theatre Guild Meeting (it is for everyone but its a great time to ask Showcase questions)
November 16th-18th SENIOR SHOWCASE WEEK 2023
Thursday November 16th Final Dress Rehearsal in Black Box Theatre 9am-4pm. Senior Parents Invited to watch (there will be filming for 11/21 Vimeo Upload)
Friday November 17th 8:30-10am Breakfast Meet & Greet (seniors only) 9:30am-1:00pm Workshops|Masterclasses 12:45-1:15 Lunch 1:30-3:30pm Playwriting/Physical Theatre Showcase 3:30-6:00pm College Fair in Commons 7-9pm Film Showcase in MAT Evening (tbd) Tech Theatre Set Up in Commons
Saturday November 18th 8-11am Acting Showcase (Spoken/Musical) in Black Box 11am-1pm Tech Theatre in Commons 1-5pm Callbacks
November 20th Cyber Monday Showcase when VIMEO uploads go-live for Virtual College Reps. (Seniors will schedule callbacks directly with school reps when contacted)
Alexandra Clayton is the on campus college counselor from the community based organization Academic Success Program (ASP). She is available to review students' college applications before they are submitted. She will be the person students should talk to about making sure their official transcript or letters of recommendation are transmitted from Booker T to the colleges that need them.
If you, or your senior, have any questions or want to know the most up to date information reach out to Ms Clayton at aclayton@aspdallas.org
Join the college counselor remind @aspbtw24
New Student Audition Information
You may have family, friends or neighbors interested in applying to attend Booker T in 2024-25. On November 1, the Choose Dallas ISD Application opened. Here are a few of the important dates for Theatre Conservatory applicants. December 1st there will be an Open House for all Conservatories. On December 16th there will be Theatre Library Workshops (scheduled at 5 different Dallas Public Library locations). January 11 is the Magnet Open House at 6:00 pm for All Conservatories. January 16 is the day when Audition Workshops are held at 5:00 pm at Booker T. for All Conservatories. Auditions will be held January 27 and February 3.
