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THE GUILD PRESIDENT'S TOP 5
See Terra Nova! And please consider volunteering for Feed the Kids or concession sales while you're there.
Mark your calendar for our next Guild meeting on Tuesday, October 7 after PTSA.
Seniors & Senior Parents - Showcase updates and information will start in next week's newsletter. Keep an eye on your Remind for the college invitation letter and other information coming soon.
Mark your calendar for the Sounds & Voices Festival on October 17. See below for more information.
Be sure you are following your student's class as well as the Theatre Guild on social media. Links and information below.
Reminder !!!!
If you pre-ordered Yard Signs or Merch, items will be available for pick up at the show this week.
Terra Nova
You still have a few chances to check out the Theatre Guild's first Mainstage production of the year! Read on to learn how to support the show, buy tickets and/or volunteer.
📷 Thank you to Jackie Cooper for capturing these amazing photos! 📷
Terra Nova Volunteer Sign Ups
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.
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!
Donations Wanted
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).
Thursday: Pasta with Marinara Sauce, Meatballs on the side
Friday: Taco Bar
THANK YOU!!
A huge thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make opening week of Terra Nova a huge success!
Ten Minute Play Festival & Reader Series
Twelve original short plays were choses to be produced as part of the Ten Minute Play Festival in December 9 -12 and six additional plays were selected to be staged readings in the spring 2026.
Men On Boats Playbill Ad Deadline - October 13th
What: Student Recognition Playbill ads are an excellent way to celebrate a student who is in the CAST or CREW of the show.
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
Congrats to our Theatre Students who placed in the Texas Math & Science Coaches Association Dallas High School Invitational on Saturday, September 27th.
Calder Barefoot (12th grade)
3rd in Number Sense
Zander Moore (11th grade)
3rd in Math
4th in Science
Booker T placed 4th overall; 3rd in Math and 2nd in Science at the Texas Math & Science Coaches Association Dallas High School Invitational held at the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy.
DID YOU KNOW?
You can advertise your business at
Theatre Guild productions.
Are you interested in advertising opportunities and also helping the theatre guild? Corporate Sponsorships and Playbill Ad may be purchased using credit card using this form. For purchases by check, please print and fill out this form.
Headliner - $2,500.00
Rising Star - $1,000.00
Prime Time Player - $500.00
Actor's Guild - $250.00
Corporate Full Page Playbill Ad - Theatre Guild Shows (one play) $150.00
Direct any questions to sponsorship@btwtheatreguild.com. Thank you for your support!
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.
Look here for information from the PTSA
RSVP for Lunch with the Principal
The PTSA invites all parents to join us for our casual Meet & Greet Lunch Talks—a great opportunity to connect in small groups and hear school updates directly from the principal in an informal, welcoming setting. These sessions foster community, conversation, and a deeper understanding of what’s happening at BTWHSPVA.
The next lunch talk is scheduled for October 7th from 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM in the Library. Light bites and refreshments will be provided, so please RSVP by Wednesday, October 1st to help us plan accordingly.
After the session, parents are welcome to stay and enjoy lunch with their student on campus. We look forward to seeing you there!
What is the PSAT? The PSAT or Preliminary SAT is a practice for the SAT and potentially a pathway to scholarships. BUT only PSAT scores from 11th grade will qualify a student for National Merit Scholarship Program.
Who takes the PSAT at Booker T.? All 10th graders at Booker T take the PSAT free of charge during a school day in October.
Why would an 11th grader want to take the PSAT? IF a student is interested in trying to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship program, they must take the PSAT when they are a junior to be considered. Scores from 10th grade will not be considered. See link to NMS program guide for ALL of the current requirements.
How do you make sure your student is registered to take the PSAT in October 2025?
According to the September 26 Pegasus Central all 10th graders are taking the exam free of charge. You should reach out to Amber Baker-Edwards about interested 9th or 11th grade students.
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.
