SUBJECT: Theatre Guild eNews - January 15th 2024 Guild Newsletter
January 15, 2024
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PRESIDENT'S CORNER
January General Meeting
We hope you will join us for the first general membership meeting of 2024 this Tuesday evening after PTSA (approximately 7pm). In addition to hearing from board members about spring semester events and how you can become more involved in the guild, Mr. Miller will provide information about auditions for next year's Musical Theatre class that take place in February. In the event of a school closure that day for inclement weather, we will still meet via Zoom. See the newsletter for more details.
Don't miss the the creative production of A Midsummer Night's Dream that opens this Thursday in the MAT. Find a friend and sign up for a volunteer slot. Then, stay to watch the show. Information on signups and tickets below.
Join us in the Black Box to hear about what's going on in the Theatre Conservatory including the upcoming Musical Theatre Auditions and also to find out what the Guild will be doing spring semester. In case of school closure due to inclement weather, join us via Zoom using the following link:
Next school year's Musical Theatre Class Auditions are 1/31 & 2/1 for singing and 2/2 for dance! Want to learn more about Musical Theatre at Booker T? Attend the Theatre Guild meeting on Tuesday January 16th to hear Mr. Miller's presentation.
Pegasus in the Wild
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!!!
You will be able to catch a few pegasi onstage next week in NTPA's Mean Girls, High School Version. Look for freshmen Hope Medrano, Audrey Hale, and Alex Reich. Hope and Audrey are the the Grool Cast (Thurs 7:15, Sat. 7:15, and Sun 1:15). Alex is in the Fetch Cast (Fri 7:15, Sat. 2:15, Sun 6:15).
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
Choose Your Own Adventure: Spring Semester
Don't forget, to check out the btwclassdecisions2024 Instagram to see where your classmates will be headed.
Senior Surprise!
Seniors head to the senior balcony during lunch on January 25th so you don't miss out on next week's Senior Surprise.
Senior parents if you would like to volunteer on the PTSA's Senior Committee reach out to Rachel Winton btwhspvaclass2024@gmail.com
There are lots of events and activities that parents can volunteer for during spring semester!
Upcoming Events (from PTSA newsletter)
Save the dates! The STUCO Senior Council, PTSA and the Guilds will host the traditional Booker T. activities to celebrate the Class of 2024. Even more activities may be added during the last two weeks of school. The main activities for parent and guest attendance are the All School Awards Presentation (May 17th) and the Theatre Conservatory Senior Awards Dinner (date tbd) which will both be held in the evening.
Please note: several dates provided by the PTSA are still tentative and subject to change. The list will be updated as they are confirmed. You can stay up to date by checking the calendar in the Senior Cafeteria and stay even more up-to-date by using the senior class webpage.
Thursday, January 25: Senior Surprise, Senior Cafeteria, Lunch
Saturday, May 11, Prom
Friday, May 17: Senior Breakfast (TENTATIVE)
Friday, May 17, Senior Awards Presentation, 6 p.m. (TENTATIVE)
Tuesday, May 21: Conservatory Award Dinners (TENTATIVE)
Wednesday, May 22: Conservatory Award Dinners (TENTATIVE)
Alexandra Clayton is the on campus college counselor from the community based organization Academic Success Program (ASP).
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.
Has your student ever wanted to be a teacher for a day or experience a fun adventure with a legendary faculty member? The PTSA will host an online auction for students to enjoy special privileges, unique experiences, and fun adventures with our legendary faculty! All proceeds will support the Class of 2024 activities, including the Junior/Senior prom. The auction will be open for all grade levels to participate. The date of the auction will be announced in an upcoming newsletter. If you would like to provide tickets for concerts, shows, sports games, or gift cards for dining, movies, or spas (for mani/pedis), contact Rachel Winton, Class of 2024 Committee Chair. All items are needed by January 20. Thank you in advance for your support!
Period. needs donations
The mission of Booker T's chapter of Period. is to end period poverty and stigma, through service, education, and advocacy. They are currently seeking organizers to store the free menstrual products that are made available to students.
