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THE GUILD PRESIDENT'S TOP 5
North Texas Giving Day is this Thursday, September 18. Please consider supporting the Theatre Guild and share the link with friends and family! We rely on contributions to fund our programming and grateful for your generosity!
A huge round of applause for all of the Theatre Conservatory students who shined so brightly in the All School Musical last week.
Terra Nova opens soon! See below for information on Playbill Ads and volunteer opportunities.
Auditions for the inaugural Improv Troupe are Wednesday. Stay tuned for updates!
Mark your calendar for our next Guild Meeting on October 7.
Support the BTW Theatre Conservatory on North Texas Giving Day!
When you give to the Theatre Guild, you’re investing directly in the students, faculty, and programs that make the Booker T. Theatre Conservatory extraordinary. Every dollar fills the gap between DISD funding and the true cost of creating a world-class theatre education—ensuring our students have the resources, experiences, and support they need to shine.
✨ Your gift makes an immediate difference by:
Expanding student access with additional expert instructors in Advanced Acting, Improv, Shakespeare, and more.
Feeding our students during long rehearsals and performances through our Feed the Kids program.
Opening doors to opportunities—like sending faculty to support students selected for YoungArts Week in Miami.
Creating a professional experience with high-quality playbills, concessions, and merchandise at every show.
Connecting students with their futures by hosting college and conservatory reps at our Senior Showcase.
Celebrating our community with spirit wear, social events, and meaningful traditions that keep our families connected.
Supporting seniors through scholarships and post-graduation preparation.
Investing in our faculty with professional development that strengthens teaching and inspires students.
💯 And remember: 100% of your donation goes straight to Theatre Conservatory programs, faculty, and students.
🎭 Together, we can give our young artists the stage, the tools, and the confidence to succeed—at Booker T. and beyond.
👉 Make a plan to donate on North Texas Giving Day and help us keep the spotlight shining bright!
Our Guild relies on volunteers to help with our events and programs. It's a great way to get involved and see our kids in action! Click HERE to sign up. A Guild Board Member will follow up to discuss your interests.
CURRENT COMMITTEES
Concessions & Merch Sales: Volunteer to sell before all Theatre Conservatory shows & during intermission
Feed the Kids: serve dinner to the cast and crew before long tech rehearsals & evening shows
Hospitality: if it’s a party or food is being served then hospitality is making it happen. Join a team that always make folks smile.
Playbill Design Team: use Canva to create playbill ads for Guild families. (They’ll even teach you how to use Canva!)
Senior Committee: (parents of current seniors) help with a variety of events like decorating for Showcase, planning senior gifts and more.
Showcase (9-11th grade parents) help on campus during Theatre Guild Showcase (Nov. 20-22)
ANNOUNCING: Improv Auditions!
We're so excited to announce auditions for the new improv troupe at BTWHSPVA!
Auditions will be held on Wednesday, September 17 from 4:45 to 6:45 in Room 248 and are open to those in the Theatre Conservatory currently in grades 10-12.
Use this LINK to sign up to help Feed the Kids and work the Concessions & Merchandise Booth for our first main stage show, Terra Nova.
Musical Theater Update
The Musical Theater department is excited for the year ahead! Even with a few changes, it continues to be one of Booker T.’s most dynamic programs, offering events all year long.
All BTW students may audition for MT at the end of their sophomore year, and once accepted, they participate in events that nurture and showcase their love of musical theater.
This year, we’re asking MT parents and families to get involved as we prepare for the November Showcase and Senior Showcase. We need help with sponsorships, fundraising, and providing meals for our students.
If your student is in Musical Theater (junior or senior) or you’d like to support the program, please email Shelley Kirby, MT Liaison, at sykintx@gmail.com to be added to the MT list. Thank you!
Digital Call Board
The Digital Call Board has been updated with current audition information. Follow the link for auditions, assignments and relevant information for students.
Students are also STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to regularly visit the Campus Callboard on the second floor.
Merch & Concessions Volunteer Opportunities
Please help us stock the pantry for Theater Guild concessions sales to prepare for our first sale at the opening night of Terra Nova (September 25). Also, we need 3-4 volunteers to work each night of the show (September 25-26 and October 1-3). We will open concessions one hour before showtime and at intermission.
We will have a training session on opening night so anyone interested in volunteering for future shows should come out and get trained that night!
Student Recognition Playbill ads are an excellent way to celebrate a student who is in the CAST or CREW of the show.
Deadline to purchase ad & submit photos for Terra Nova Playbill: 9/17/2025
How: It is easy – just submit the artwork (picture or clipart) and the copy (text) to the Playbill Chair Adam Mora at playbill@btwtheatreguild.com. Or you can create your own ad. Please send the ad in JPEG format and include the size ad you are purchasing or claiming from your membership benefit.
Please ensure you receive an acknowledgement email of your request submission within 48 hours of placing the order and then approve the proof sent to your email for final production.
What does it cost to place an ad in one Playbill?
Full page | 5"x8" | $75
Half page vertical | 2.5" x 8" | $50
Half page horizontal | 5" x 4" | $50
Quarter page | 2.5" x 4" | $25
Where can I buy an ad? Ads can be purchased online using this link to the BTW Theatre Guild or you can use your membership benefits for an ad. Theatre Guild membership benefits for guild members at the Copper ($75) level and above include one or more ads.
Does my membership come with an ad? All levels at Copper or above get FULL page student recognition playbill ads (which can be broken into ¼ or ½) as follows:*
Copper: 1 page per school year
Silver: 2 pages per school year
9th Grade Only Gold: 3 pages per year
Gold: 3 pages per school year
Platinum: 4 pages per school year
Diamond: 6 pages per school year
If you are already a member, please make sure to tell us that you intend to use one of your included ad when you email your ad materials to playbilldesign@btwtheatreguild.com.
Felix Gooden (11th) is a Finalist in the All-American High School Film Festival. Felix is the second BTW student to make it to the final round of this competition. His film will be screened at the AMC in Times Square this October.
Check out the trailer to 🎥 Cowell Creek Trail here.
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Submit your Pegasus in the Wild appearances and accomplishments to communications@btwtheatreguild.com! If your Pegasi 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!!!
Follow the Theatre Guild on Facebook and Instagram
Facebook Groups for Current Classes
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 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.
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.
