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THE GUILD PRESIDENT'S TOP 5
You don't want to miss our next Guild Meeting TOMORROW Tuesday November 11.
The Musical Theatre Class is performing this week. It is a pay-what-you can event. (No tickets required)
Showcase Week is November 19-22! Please VOLUNTEER for Showcase. There is a plenty to for everyone who wants to sign up, see sign up links below.
We all need DONATIONS of food, drinks and money for Showcase Hospitality, see link below for details.
One special Showcase request, Hospitality Chair Rene Noris would like to borrow Keurig coffee makers from Thursday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
Tues. Nov 11th 7:00pm room 246/248
Hear about what's been going on in the Theater Conservatory. Ms Price and the Guild's Showcase Committee will also be providing information and answering questions about Showcase 2025.
Thanks to our Volunteers
Thank you for your time, we couldn’t do it without you!
Feed the Kids
Feed the Kids would like to thank the following families for their generosity supporting Terra Nova and Men on Boats
Kyle Wall Catering The Ruibal family for sponsoring a meal from Cane’s The Sabater-Eckian family for sponsoring a meal from Jimmy Johns The Schortgen family for sponsoring a meal from Chipotle
And big thanks to all of our FTK Volunteer servers
Kathy Gameros Tiffanie Janine Sandra Miller Emily Cabral Megan and Drew Grantonic Leah and Adam Mora Rene Noris Lori Gallardo Becky Wade Cindy Thackray
College Showcase Communications Volunteers
Thank you for following up with the Colleges invited to Showcase 2025. Everyone can see from our growing list of registered colleges that your phone calls paid off.
Please consider making a donation to support the Musical Theatre program
Film Showcase
Friday Nov 21st 7:00 pm Montgomery Arts Theater (MAT)
This is the ONLY Theatre Conservatory Showcase Event open to the Public including Parents of Seniors. Please come see the short films created by our seniors. This year is unique in that the Film Showcase features ALL female filmmakers!
No ticket required.
BTW Improv
Sat. Nov 29th 6:00-7:00pm Stomping Ground Comedy Theatre
The premier improv troupe from Booker T Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts will bring you high school hilarity, improvised. Witness the next generation of comedy stars as they prove that growing up can be ridiculously entertaining. Booker T Improv features Lainey Marcuis, Nick Gameros, Myles Schortgen, Bella Cedillo, Bailey Long, Jaelyn Shanea Thomas, Jacob Flanagan, Analise Potter, Nasir Meade, Seamus Slaughter, Alex Mora, Zynae Moore, Ali Blanco, and Dotty Rico.
Rated E for Everyone. Ticket prices are $5 for under 18 years and $10 for adults (plus fees). Ticket prices increase at the door. For the most current information on what to expect when heading to Stomping Ground visit FAQ.
Showcase Volunteers Needed
Senior Showcase is NEXT WEEK! There are MANY ways that you can help leading up to and during Showcase
Thank you to all of the parents who have already signed up to volunteer. We could use more people to fill all of our shifts.
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)
Playbill Ad Deadline for 10 Minute Plays Festival is Dec 1st
What are Student Recognition Playbill ads? They are an excellent way to celebrate a student who is in the CAST or CREW of the show or show your support for Booker T Theatre performances. Additionally, we can have Playbill ads to recognize our support of the BTW staff and faculty.
How do I create an ad? It is easy – just submit the artwork (picture or clipart) and the copy (text) you wish to have with the artwork to the Playbill Coordinator at playbill@btwtheatreguild.com. Or you can create your own ad. Please include the size ad you are purchasing.
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? Personal 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
Pegasus in the Wild
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!!!
Junior Players' Hadestown: Teen Edition
This is Junior Players 10th annual winter musical. Look closely and you will spot Pegasi in the Wild in the cast including Maxwell Berner, Ashleigh Currie, Alex Mora, Gabriella Noris and Mitchell Walker. Rumor has it that the crew will also include Booker T Pegasi working behind the scenes
Performances will be Thu. Jan 8th 2026, 8:00 pm Fri. Jan 9th 2026, 8:00 pm Sat. Jan 10th 2026, 8:00 pm Sun. Jan 11th 2026, 2:30 pm
Tickets are on sale NOW at juniorplayers.org/tickets! Note that the show is double cast, you will want to confirm which shows feature which Pegasi. Or play it safe and get tickets for more than one show!
Class of 2026
What do Theatre Seniors do During Showcase?
All of the actual Theatre Showcase events occur 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. This schedule for Seniors makes it easy to see everything going on including when the Theatre Guild will be feeding Showcasing Seniors & their Junior Buddies.
What is a Junior Buddy?
A Junior Buddy is a pre-selected 11th graders that helps a Senior showcasing in Technical Theatre. The Junior Buddies are expected to be at school on Showcase Saturday from 8am until approximately 2pm (Buddies help take down their senior's display after the Tech Showcase.)
Who takes Theatre Masterclasses?
All Juniors and Seniors in the Theatre Conservatory and Seniors that are part of the Film and Musical Theatre programs sign up for Masterclasses. If a student is participating in the Playwriting & Physical Theatre Showcase, they will take three masterclasses on Friday morning before Showcase. Students that are not involved in that Showcase will have two additional afternoon Masterclass opportunities.
Senior Showcase 2025
Theatre Seniors have their Showcase events on Friday November 21 and Saturday November 22.
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
New York University (Tisch)
Oklahoma City University
Pace University
Point Park University
Savannah College of Art and Design
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Southern Methodist University
Stephens College
Texas Christian University
Texas State University
Texas Tech University
Texas Woman’s University
University of Hartford
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
University of Oklahoma
University of Texas at Arlington
University of Texas at Austin
VIRTUAL
Boston University
Brenau University
Butler University
Colorado State University
Dallas College
Dillard University
Florida State University
Fordham University
Institute for American Musical Theatre
Jessup University
Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts
Nazareth College
Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre
Northern Arizona University
Northern Illinois University
The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts
Oklahoma City University
Pepperdine University
Point Park University
Savannah College of Art and Design
Southeastern OK State University
Stephens College
Texas A&M University
Texas Christian University
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.
Students are also STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to regularly visit the Campus Callboard on the second floor.
Look here for information from the PTSA
Pegasus Pantry Food Drive
Sponsored by the PTSA & 2027 Class Council
Please consider donating if you are able. Know that the Pegasus Pantry is available as a resource if you or your family are in need of any of the items. (Principal Williams will be providing details about how to do so.)
Donation Drop-off Hours Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM
Location Parents may bring donations to the school through the main entrance. Drop boxes will also be located in the Clinic with Nurse Wiley for students to bring and drop-off.
***SPECIAL DROP-OFF***Bring any of the above listed items to the PTSA meeting on November 11th at 6 PM. Donation boxes will be inside The Commons. Or to the Theatre Guild Meeting on November 11 at 7 pm.
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.
