Mr. Juarez
Drama
Middle School, High School
Mr. Juarez is a theatre maker based in the Bay Area. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from California State University, Chico, and a Master of Arts in Theatre Arts from San Jose State University. Selected credits include: Ed in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at The Pear Theatre, Henry VIII in Anne of the Thousand Days at Dragon Productions Theatre Company, Malcolm in The Scottish play at Halfmoon Bay Shakespeare, and Tom Snout in A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Livermore Shakespeare Festival. He has been a faculty member in the Dance and Theatre Arts program at De Anza College since 2016.
As an educator and actor, he has had the honor and opportunity to work with people from all backgrounds and experiences. When building his curriculum, he believes in including a variety of playwrights who can introduce diverse stories that support our students in building their identity and sense of belonging. His goal is to provide his students with classical and contemporary acting training where they can hear, see, and share their stories on stage. His experiences have informed his understanding of the need for representation and inclusion. He truly believes theatre has the power to change the world as it has done for him. Mr. Juarez has been a part of the BASIS Independent Silicon Valley community since 2022. He loves spending time with his family exploring nature, performing and auditioning, and visiting Disneyland.