Information Session for African American History Production
Vickie Washington, Theatre Faculty Consultant, will head the African American History Production this year. She will be giving an information session on Tuesday, December 1 and Wednesday December 2 from 4:30 - 5:30 pm in the Black Box Theatre. The session is the same on both days.

Students from all clusters are encouraged to attend and to also audition at a later date for the program. More details on time and location to follow.

Alum on Broadway
Brian Gonzales, class of 1990, has jsut been cast as a Pig and Shrek's Father in Shrek the Musical on Broadway starting in December. Brian will also understudy Shrek. Brian is currently appearing in Lyric Stage's The Road to Qatar through Oct 10 24.

Texas Young Masters Program
Eligibility: Texas 8th to 12th grade students (or homeschooled students who have achieved a comparable status towards high school graduation) who are legal US and Texas residents.

Intent: To advance the creative economy of Texas by investing in the future of the arts.

This program awards grants to talented young artists to further their studies in their chosen field. This grant is not a college scholarship.

The most talented young artists will receive the title of Young Master and will be awarded grants of up to $2,500 per year to further their studies in their chosen arts disciplines. Students are eligible to receive the grant for up to three years, but not beyond their senior year, and they must reapply annually. Students must be participating ina school-based arts program, summer institute, a specialized course of study, or receiving private lessons from a qualified instructor.

Students must maintain passing grades in all academic areas.

Applications will be from the student, his or her parent/guardian, and his or her arts instructor. This program is available every other year.

Deadline: November 15, 2009 postmark deadline

Application and Instructions: www.arts.state.tx.us/ym

If you would like additional information or have questions, please contact:
(email preferred)
Brenda Tharp
brenda.tharp@arts.state.tx.us
512/936-6564

Cassandra Scholte Jensen
cassandra.scholte@arts.state.tx.us
512/936-6563

THEATRE EVENTS

September 23 - 25
"Always Imagine"
7:00 pm
MAT

October 7 - 8, 14 - 16, 2009
BLOOD WEDDING
by Federico Garcia Lorca
7:00 pm
MA

November 5 - 6, 11 - 13, 2009
"Rowing to America"
7:00 pm
BLACK BOX Theatre

November 18, 2009
Midsummer Night’s Dream
10:30 am
Grades 9 - 11
Dallas Theatre Center

November 20 - 21, 2009
Senior Showcase
BLACK BOX Theatre

December 8 - 11
10 MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL
5:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Black Box Theatre

February 9 - 12, 2010
Mime Troupe presents
UTOPIA
7:00 pm
MAT

February 18 - 19
African American
Heritage Show
7:00 pm
MAT

March 9 - 12, 2010
NEW PLAYS FESTIVAL
7:00 pm
BLACK BOX Theatre

March 29 - April 1,
April 6 - 9, 2010
DIRECTING FESTIVAL
7:00 pm
BLACK BOX Theatre

April 20 - 23, 2010
ONCE IN A LIFETIME
by Kaufman and Hart
7:00 pm
BLACK BOX Theatre

May 17, 2010
Short Plays Festival
7:00 pm
BLACK BOX Theatre

May 19, 2010
Thespian Induction
12:00 noon
BLACK BOX Theatre