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July 28, 2025

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PRESIDENT'S CORNER
Sharpen your pencils!

Summer is winding down, and the first day of school will be here before we know it!  Please be sure to stop by the Theatre Guild Table at Pegasus Pick Up this week to renew your membership, purchase merchandise, and talk about ways you can get involved.  We will be in room 146-148 with Ms. Price ready to greet you.     

If you are new to Booker T, especially freshman, please don't hesitate to reach out with questions about the guild, conservatory performances, or other information.   

I look forward to seeing you soon! 


Fly High, Pegasi!

Alicia Schortgen
TG President 2025-26
president@btwtheatreguild.com

You can find the 2024-25 Theatre Guild Board Members' contact information using this link and in the Theatre Guild's Membership Toolkit Directory 

2025-26 Theatre Guild Board

We have a mix of returning board members and new faces this year. There are still two open positions on the 2025-26 Board.

Link to 2025-26 Theatre Guild Board members & their contact info

What Is Pegasus Pick Up?

Pegasus Pick-up is Booker T.'s registration day! All students and their parents/guardians pick up schedules, pay for lockers and parking spaces, order yearbooks, take yearbook/ID photos and seniors take their Theatre Conservatory headshots. You can also join the PTSA and guilds, and purchase merchandise.


Schedule per grade level:

Seniors | Wednesday | July 30

8:30 am - 11:30 am      Last Name A-G

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm       Last Name H-Z

Sophomores & Juniors | Thursday | July 31

8:30 am - 11:30am       Sophomores

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm        Juniors

Freshmen & New Students (all grade levels) | Friday | August 1

8:30 am - 11:30 am       Flight School | Meet in Main Lobby

11:30 am - 1:00 pm         Student social & lunch provided by the PTSA

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm        Registration & Schedule Pick-up

* Registration for all grade levels must be completed before schedule pick-up.


What is Flight School?

Flight School is an annual student orientation for new students. It is designed to introduce students to campus life, academic resources, and provide social opportunities. 


What is Flight School? It's Booker T.'s new student orientation.

Who should attend Flight School? Incoming freshmen and new students in all grade levels.

When is Flight School? Friday | August 1 | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Meet in Main Lobby

What happens at Flight School? Students will:

  • Learn about the history of BTW
  • Get communication tips and tricks
  • Learn about culture groups
  • Learn the school song
  • Hear about the school's mission and vision
  • Hear more about Flex
  • Tour the school

What should students wear to Flight School? Students should wear the t-shirt they received at I Am Booker T Day, but may change for ID photos. (Students who did not attend I Am Booker T Day can pick up their t-shirt at the PTSA booth during Flight School.)

Is lunch served at Flight School? YES! The PTSA will provide lunch for students only immediately following Flight School.

Do students need to RSVP for Flight School? Yes, please RSVP.  TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO RSVP TO FLIGHT SCHOOL! 


Theatre Guild End of Summer Bash

New Theatre Conservatory students & their families are invited to this fun chance to share a meal, learn about what to expect, and make new friends. The Theatre Guild sponsors this dinner and party for all students that are new to the Theatre Conservatory.   

August 8, 2025 | 6:00 PM | SPARK

1409 Botham Jean Blvd #004, Dallas, TX 75215

NEW YEAR. NEW MERCH.

Theatre Guild Merchandise Chair Alicia Rico has been busy sourcing & creating new items for the 2025-26 School Year. Merchandise will be available for sale at Pegasus Pick Up - stop by our Theatre Guild Booth to shop while supplies lasts! Or pick up your preorder at that time.

THEATRE GUILD BACK TO SCHOOL DINNER

The Theatre Guild is hosting our annual back to school dinner on September 2nd AFTER the PTSA Meeting. More details to follow.

SENIOR HEADSHOTS

Headshots will be scheduled in advance and will take place at school during the school day during school day once classes start. 

SENIOR PARENT MEETING

August 13 at 6-7:30pm in the Black Box

2025 All School Musical

The 2025 All School Musical is produced by the Booker T Washington PTSA which means questions about Guys & Dolls should be directed to the PTSA and you will find lots of helpful information on the All School Musical page on the PTSA Membership Toolkit website and in the PTSA newsletters. For example, the playbill for the All School Musical is not a Theatre Guild playbill and any feeding of the kids will be overseen by the PTSA. 

Look here for information from the PTSA
WAYS TO STAY IN THE KNOW
Guild Instagram
Facebook Page
Facebook Groups for Current Classes
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. 

Seniors: BTW Theatre Guild Class of 2026 Facebook group

Juniors: BTW Theatre Guild Class of 2027 Facebook group

Sophomores:  BTW Theatre Guild Class of 2028 Facebook group

Freshman: BTW Theatre Guild Class of 2029 Facebook Group

All four class specific Facebook groups are private. These groups are open to members of the Theatre Guild 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.  

 

Digital Callboard
Campus Callboard

Students are also STRONGLY encouraged to regularly visit the campus callboard on the second floor.  

Sign up for Remind via text
  • Aug 8 End of Summer Bash 
  • Aug 13 Senior Parents’ meeting with Theatre Conservatory
  • Sept 2 PTSA Meeting + Theatre Guild Back to School Dinner & Meeting
  • Sept 25-26 Main Stage #1 in Black Box Theatre
  • Oct 1-3 Main Stage #1  in Black Box Theatre
  • Oct 22-24 Main Stage #2  in Black Box Theatre
  • Oct 22-24 Main Stage #2 in Black Box Theatre
  • Nov 17-21 Senior Showcase Week at BTWHSPVA
  • Nov 21 -22 Senior Showcase / Theatre
  • Nov 23 Improv at Stomping Ground Comedy
  • Dec 9-12 Ten Minute Play Festival

    Check out the Theatre Guild website for more information. For the most up to date & comprehensive Booker T calendar entries, you can check the BTWHSPVA Activities Calendar. The Dallas ISD 2025-26 Approved Calendar includes district wide information including school holidays, professional development days and grading periods.
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