Marco Bazan

Marco Bazan has been a director for the James Bowie High School Starlight Theatre Company since 2004. He received a Bachelor of Journalism with Honors from the University of Texas at Austin, where he double-majored in Theatre with a minor in Literature. Three years into a public relations career, he was inspired to delve into the teaching profession involving his passion for theatre. After three years at Donna High School, where he helped rejuvenate a struggling high school theatre program, he was excited to have the opportunity to join Betsy Cornwell in leading the Starlight Theatre Company. As part of the company, he has helped develop the musical theatre academic program, expand the Forensics (speech and debate) and UIL Academic Team programs, and establish our program in local, state and national organizations and competitions. Since joining Bowie, he has been proud to serve on AISD Theatre Curriculum Writing committee, AISD District Advisory Committee, AISD Facilities Planning, AISD Summer Musical, TSCA Educator Training committee, NSDA Heart of Texas District Leadership Committee and has had the opportunity to present at state conventions for TETA and TSCA