SUBJECT: Theatre Guild eNews - January 22nd 2024 Guild Newsletter
January 22, 2024
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PRESIDENT'S CORNER
Midsummer Night's Dream Continues
Thank you to everyone who joined our general meeting via Zoom last Tuesday! It was a good turnout and we heard about Musical Theatre auditions coming up, Mr. Miller's trip to Young Arts and the performances of Midsummer Night's Dream that continue this week in the MAT. Make sure and look into volunteering and buying your tickets below. Volunteering is a great way to meet other parents.
If you know anyone that had planned on attending BTW incoming student audition workshops previously scheduled for last week, please share that it has been rescheduled for this evening, the 22nd at 5:00.
Please read on for other dates for the spring semester including playbill ad deadlines and any audition dates we have so far.
TONIGHT January 22nd is when Audition Workshops are held at 5:00 pm at Booker T. for All Conservatories. (Originally scheduled workshops were postponed due to inclement weather)
You may have family, friends or neighbors interested in applying to attend Booker T in 2024-25. Applications close January 31. Auditions will be held January 27 and February 3.
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!!!
On Saturday January 20th, the Booker T Mock trial team competed in the first three rounds of the Texas High School State Mock Trial's Dallas ISD Regional Qualifier. This year's team is made up of seven members returning from last year's DISD Championship team: Eryn Anum (2025), Audrey Buehler (2025), Molly Chakery (2024), Olivia Lang (2025), Isabel Gameros (2024), Maxine Louthan (2025), and Erin Mansour (2025). first time team members Miranda Churchhill (2025), Ellie Oddo (Visual 2026), Abigail Smith (2027) and courtroom artist Lola Saldana (Visual 2025). Also returning to coach the 2024 team are lawyer advisors Abby Mathews and Bill Gameros as well Booker T's longtime advisor Satchel Victory who was joined by new faculty advisor Maddie Fulton.
The 2024 competition is a civil case involving a contested holographic will written by an eccentric billionaire aboard an ill fated deep water submersible. Students prepare to present both the Plaintiff and Defense sides of the case. The Mock Trial team held auditions during fall semester and has been meeting to prepare during Mr. Victory's enrichment as well as outside of school. The support and training provided by the Theatre Department is evident in the unique skill set required to succeed at mock trial. High School Mock Trial is NOT a scripted event and as a result, competitors must learn the law, master the rules of evidence and analyze the fact statements for seemingly unimportant inconsistencies in order to strategically utilize them at trial. Once in the courtroom, lawyers and witnesses are expected to actively listen and adapt their reactions. Lawyers must recognize objectionable materials, articulate their legal objections to the presiding judge, and respond to challenges from opposing counsel. Lawyers write and memorize their lengthy opening and closing statements while leaving room to improvise based on the evidence admitted by the court and the arguments made by opposing counsel. Witnesses must stick to the detailed facts contained in their multi-page witness statements and tailor their responses while maintaining poise and never breaking character. Of all the academic and artistic competitions, Mock Trial wholly encompasses the breadth of the Booker T. scholar artist and allows for collaborative creativity.
Booker T Mock Trial has advanced to the quarterfinal round of the DISD regional competition that will be held on Thursday.
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
Choose Your Own Adventure: Spring Semester
Seniors with Callbacks
Don't forget that parents and alums with past experience applying have offered to share their experience and advice.
If your senior is currently fielding auditions, callbacks, or interviews for an Acting, Film, Musical Theatre, Playwriting, Stage Management, Tech Theatre or other theatre related College or Conservatory program, you may be looking for some advice from btdt (been there done that) parents. Here is the contact information for parents of current college students that are willing to answer your questions.
March Baremore Marchb972@gmail.com 214-533-3973 Jude Baremore (BTW 2023) Oklahoma City University (2027) BFA Acting leadership track and Minor Directing
Kearney Crowley Kearneycrowley@gmail.com 214-808-7205 Kate Crowley (BTW 2023) Belmont University (2027) BFA Theatre Directing BFA Theatre Education
Kathy Gameros kgameros@sbcglobal.net 214-215-2206 Zoë Gameros (BTW 2022) University of Texas at Austin (2026) Moody College of Communications Radio Television Film major
Kristy Moore schoonerred@aol.com 972-523-2060 Hannah Moore (BTW 2022) University of Southern California (2026) BA Acting emphasis Minor Cinematic Arts
Leah Mora leah_martinezmore@yahoo.com 214-793-2502 Laurel Mora (BTW 2020) Fordham University (2024) BA Playwriting with Latin American Studies minor
Karen Post kldjeep4167@icloud.com 214-533-5383 Emily Post (BTW 2023) University of Oklahoma Helmerich School of Drama/Theatre (2027) Production Design (emphasis in costume)
Heather Smallwood hrsmallwood@aol.com 813-545-8899 Jaelyn Smallwood (BTW 2022) PACE University NYC (2026) BFA Acting
Charmaine Valentine-Rule CharmainValentineRule@yahoo.com 601-316-5513 Aiden Valentine (BTW 2023) Texas State University (2027) BFA Musical Theatre
Cindi Wakefield Cindiwakefield@tx.rr.com 972-672-4459 Gracie Wakefield (BTW 2023) Chapman University (2027) BFA Acting Minor Vocal Performance Minor Dodge School of Film Public Relations Honors Track
Susan Wood susankeelewood@yahoo.com 972-567-6455 Addison Wood (BTW 2024) University Central Florida (2026) BFA Stage Mgmt
Alternatively there are Facebook groups that are a good resource specifically for questions about Theatre and Tech Theatre College Programs and Applications
