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THE GUILD PRESIDENT'S TOP 5
Join us for our October Guild Meeting tomorrow evening, Tuesday, October 7. We will have an experienced Parent Panel available for an open Q&A.
Thank you to all who volunteered and donated to Terra Nova!
Seniors & Senior Parents - See below for the Showcase Schedule - November 20-22. We will continue to add information throughout the month including participating schools.
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.
Theatre Guild Meeting on Tuesday - Parent Panel Q&A
You won't want to miss the Theatre Guild meeting this month. Join us at 7:00 or immediately AFTER the PTSA meeting in the Black Box.
Our October meeting will feature a panel of Theatre parents from all grades to answer questions and provide information about their Booker T. Washington HSPVA experience.
THANK YOU!!
The Theatre Guild wants to thank the cast and crew of Terra Nova for an outstanding run! Another round of applause is deserved for the parents and teachers who spent countless hours supporting the show. Have a student in the show? Don't forget to check out the amazing photos courtesy of Jackie Cooper in the link below.
📷 Thank you to Jackie Cooper for capturing these amazing photos! 📷
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.
ATTENTION: AUDITIONS FOR 10 MINUTE
All students who would like to audition for 10-Minute should sign up using the google form in the link below.
Note: Only Student Accounts will be able to access this form.
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
Have a playbill ad you don't plan to use or just want to do a little good? We are always in need of extra playbill ads for deserving students. Please reach out to Adam Mora at playbilldesign@btwtheatreguild.com to donate.
PLUS +
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!
Pegasus in the Wild!
Hannah Moore, 2022 Theatre Booker T Grad and now senior at USC, is the current director of Commedus Interruptus, the oldest comedy troupe at the University of Southern California. Hannah as a Freshman set a goal to audition for Commedus and become one of the select few to make it as a member; she achieved that goal - one of three that Commedus took Fall of 2022.
Commedus hails alumni throughout Hollywood and the entertainment industry; notably SNL alums Beck Bennett and Kyle Mooney.
Commedus received an invitation to perform at NYC Sketchfest 2025. They perform at The People’s Improv Theater on Thursday, Oct 16 @ 7 pm. Hannah would like to invite any Booker T Pegasi alumni and friends of Booker T in NYC to come to Commedus’ performance at Sketchfest. Tickets can be purchased here:
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
Free PSAT Testing Provided by DISD
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.
