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THE GUILD PRESIDENT'S TOP 4
10 Minute Play Festival opens this week! Be sure to plan to come twice to see both blocks!
Join us for our Annual Holiday Party on Saturday, December 13. See below for information and to RSVP.
We are still in need of volunteers for 10 Minute this week. See below for sign up links.
Please consider supporting the Guild's year-end teacher gift campaign. Information about how to contribute is below.
10 Minute Play Festival
December 9-12 | Black Box Theatre
This annual festival marks the directorial debut for the 12 members of the senior directing class who each select, cast, rehearse and bring a short original piece written by a Booker T student playwright to the stage.
No tickets required, donations will be accepted at the door.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH: A BLOCK
(not listed in order of appearance)
Dancing With Myself| Playwright: Sabella Wells | Director: Tanisha Mitra
You Are Under The Rule of Princess Tabitha The Third| Playwright: Summer Watts | Director: Sophia Perez
Thee Art Blocketh Night| Playwright: Sophia Perez | Director: Eleanor Small
Stockfish| Playwright: Ev Johnson | Director: Jada Wilson
Antlers at The End of The World| Playwright: Grimsley Hunter | Director: Sabella Wells
Intervention| Playwright: Felix Gooden | Director: Delaney Villegas
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH: B BLOCK
(not listed in order of appearance)
Agorophobia | Playwright: Alex Mora | Director: Elenie Rodriguez
The Spectacular Life of Shakespearen Monkeys| Playwright: Morgan Vaught | Director: Sabrina Conlon
Protein Age| Playwright: Gia Bouche | Director: Morgan Vaught
The Black Out| Playwright: Amalie Escolona | Director: Myles Schortgen
The Ballad of Todd Hocker And The Strange Door | Playwright: Nasir Meade | Director: Isabella Cedillo
Alicia Schortgen is collecting donations for holiday gifts. If you would like to donate to the Theatre Faculty holiday gifts please Venmo Alicia @aliciaschortgen Be sure to let her know that the money is to be used for "Guild Holiday Gift."
D Magazine named Soul Rep Theatre Company the Best Theatre Company in Dallas. Booker T Theatre Conservatory Director Guinea Bennett-Price is Soul Rep Theatre Company's current Artistic Director and one of three Co-Founders. Booker T. Film Teacher Tonya Holloway is Soul Rep Theatre Company's Associate Artistic Director of Film and another of the Co-Founders. Huge Congrats to Soul Rep Theatre Company for this well deserved honor.
Pegasus in the Wild
Be sure to check out the nominees for 2025 Broadway World Dallas Awards you will spot many Pegasi in the Wild including Lisa Cotie (Best Direction of a Play). There are so many more Pegasi nominated that it was hard to keep count but alumni nominees included Emir Price (Best Performer in a Play), Da'Marion Gipson (Best Lighting Design of a Play or Musical), Ellie Sassano (Best Choreography of a Play or Musical), and Keelyn Singleton (Best Performer in a Play). We also spotted another Booker T. teacher and parent, Geno Young (Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance)
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!!!
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
WISE (Wholly Informed Sex Ed) | A Community Education Series
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming WISE Community Education Spring Series, created to equip students with accurate, age-appropriate, and inclusive knowledge about sexual health and wellness.
Program Overview | Honest Sex Ed for Grades 9–12 (Priority enrollment for grades 11–12) This five-week course offers a safe, respectful, and engaging environment where students can learn, ask questions, and build confidence around topics that are often overlooked or misunderstood.
Class Details Dates: January 11 – February 8 Schedule: Sundays, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Cost: $250 per student for the full series Scholarships: Available upon request
Parent Orientation | A mandatory in-person orientation for parents will be held on Sunday, January 11, from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at the class location. This session will provide an overview of the curriculum, introduce facilitators, and allow time for questions and discussion.
Topics Covered Anatomy & Physiology Puberty and Development Identity and Self-Awareness Media and Technology Use & Safety Healthy Relationships & Communication Skills Consent and Boundaries STI Prevention & Safer Sex Practices Pregnancy and Contraception
Enrollment Information | To register or request location details, please scan the QR code above or email info@whollyinformedsex-ed.org with the grade and age of each student you wish to enroll. Be sure to include “Spring Classes” in the subject line.
We believe that informed students make empowered choices. Thank you for supporting this vital initiative in our community!
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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.
Dec 13 Theatre Guild Holiday Party & Meeting (Adults Only)
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.
