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THE GUILD PRESIDENT'S TOP 5
Students do NOT have classes on Tuesday November 4th. It is election day.
Stay tuned for more information on the Musical Theatre Show - an email will be sent later this week.
We are seeking DONATIONS of food, drinks and money for Showcase Hospitality, see link below for details.
Please consider VOLUNTEERING for Showcase. We need you! Sign up link below.
Mark your calendar for our next Guild Meeting on November 11.
November 4th is Election Day!
Students do not have classes on Tuesday.
Congrats to the cast & crew of Men on Boats (the Theatre Conservatory's second mainstage show of the 2025-26 Season). Kudos to director Lisa Cotie for tackling this Jacklyn Backhaus play.
Thanks to all of the exceptional concessions volunteers who dedicated an evening to set up, take down, and sell concessions at the six “Men In Boats” shows these past couple of weeks. Huge shout outs go to: Diane Ellis, Sheryl Collins, The Williamscraig Family (Brandon, Lisa, and Rosalie), Keva Munson, and Rene Noris. And a huge appreciation goes to Jose Gallardo for hauling a case of water up to the school so we could keep our audience and stage crew fully hydrated. Many, many thanks to all of you for making the theatre concessions sales a successful part of fundraising for the guild. We look forward to working with you at the next show.
Showcase Volunteers Needed
Senior Showcase is at the end of the month! There are MANY ways that you can help leading up to and during Showcase
Thank you to all of the parents who already volunteered to help Showcase Communications Chair Poonam Dubal make phone calls to college reps!
Want to know how you can help? Check out the links below for ways to make a donation or to volunteer in person.
Don't have time to shop, but still want to help? We have a sign-up option for that! Hospitality Chair Rene Noris will be glad to take care of the shopping and delivery to school. Her Venmo is @Rene_Noris
Parents of Seniors Volunteer (Thursday Nov 20)
Everyone with a senior is welcome! We will meet in the Senior Cafeteria Balcony.
Senior parents are invited to come to campus after open rehearsal on November 20th to help set up the College Rep Hospitality Space in Ms Jones’s studio (room 174) and the student's lounge in the Senior Cafeteria. (Note that the other shifts that occur during showcase events are not open to senior parent volunteers)
If you plan to volunteer, please sign up! This is for us to know how many we can expect. When you enter through the main doors (circle drive) you are on the same floor as the Hospitality Spaces.
Showcase Volunteers for Parents of 9-11th graders (Friday Nov 21 & Saturday 22 )
We are looking for parents to volunteer at Booker T. during Showcase to help host the college reps and support theatre seniors. (No Senior Parents Needed)
Theatre Seniors have their Showcase events on Friday November 21 and Saturday November 22. The students' schedules depend on what area or areas they have chosen to showcase in. All Theatre Conservatory seniors are expected to participate in Showcase.
The November 11 Theatre Guild Meeting will provide lots of Showcase Information. It is a great way for parents of all students to learn more about Showcase.
How Can Parents of Seniors Volunteer Help with Showcase?
Here are 3 ways.
1. Sign Up Here for Thursday Nov 20 everyone with a senior is welcome! We will meet in the Senior Cafeteria Balcony. Senior parents are invited to come to campus after open rehearsal on November 20th to help set up the College Rep Hospitality Space in Ms Jones’s studio (room 174) and the student's lounge in the Senior Cafeteria. (Note that the other shifts that occur during showcase events are not open to senior parent volunteers)
3. Donate directly to Senior Parent and Senior Committee Member Sara Johnson via Venmo @Sara-Johnson-176 to make the take home meals for Theatre Faculty possible. THIS COLLECTION IS FOR A GIFT FROM FAMILIES OF THE SENIORS AND DOES NOT COME FROM THE GUILD BUDGET.
What Can Parents of Theatre Seniors Do On Campus During Showcase Week?
Parents of Seniors have opportunities to watch the actors and musical theatre seniors at dress rehearsal during the school day on Thursday (Nov. 20). Parents of seniors showcasing in technical theatre can see a preview of the tech showcase in The Commons on Friday evening (Nov. 21). The only Theatre Showcase event that is open to the public, including parents, is the Friday evening Film Screening in the Montgomery Arts Theatre.
Who's Coming to Senior Showcase?
IN PERSON
American Academy of the Dramatic Arts
Baylor University
California Institute of the Arts
Circle in the Square Theatre School
Colorado State University
Columbia College Chicago
Dallas College
Dillard University
Florida State University
Institute for American Musical Theatre
Jessup University
KD Conservatory College of Film & Dramatic Arts
Long Island University/CW Post Campus
Manhattan Marymount College
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre
New School University
The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts
Oklahoma City University
Pace University
Point Park University
Savannah College of Art and Design
Southern Methodist University
Stephens College
Texas A&M University
Texas Christian University
Texas State University
Texas Tech University
Texas Woman’s University
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
University of Oklahoma
University of Texas at Arlington
VIRTUAL
Boston University
Brenau University
Butler University
Colorado State University
Dillard University
Florida State University
Fordham University
Jessup University
Nazareth College
Northern Arizona University
Northern Illinois University
The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts
Oklahoma City University
Pepperdine University
Savannah College of Art and Design
Southeastern OK State University
Stephens College
Texas Woman’s University
University of Central Florida
University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music
The Digital Call Board has been updated with current audition information. Follow the link for auditions, assignments and relevant information for 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.
