This August, BHS Drama students will head to Scotland to perform Euripides' classic tragedy, Hippolytos, in the world-renown Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland.
Consider making a DIRECT DONATION to this site and/or participating in our upcoming fundraisers:
1.. The concession tables @ BHS' Almost Maine, April 16-18.
2. DTASC Shakespeare Previews @ BHS on April 22-23.
3. Improv Night @ Burbank's L.A. Connection, May date to be determined.
4. Hippolytos preview, July 29 (on BHS' Wolfson stage)
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Drama I
(UC approved) Year long; 5 credits per semester; Grade 9-12. Prerequisites: None.
Drama I is the program's introductory course. This course surveys many aspects of the theatre arts including basic terminology, improvisation, acting, pantomime, stage combat, theatre history, performance analysis, character creation, and script writing. This course may not be repeated for credit.
Technical Theatre
Year long; 5 credits of Practical Arts Credit per semester; Grade 10-12; Prerequisites: None.
Students will learn the behind-the-scene skills necessary to be part of a stage crew. The course covers stage management, set design and construction, lighting, and script analysis. This class may be repeated for credit.
Drama II
(UC approved) Year long; 5 credits per semester; Grade 9-12. Prerequisites: Completion of Drama II with a “B” or higher is recommended; an audition is required, and admittance approval is by instructor only.
Drama II is the program's intermediate course. Designed to go beyond the needs of the general student, the instructor will only admit students into this class who are deemed to be capable of more advanced work. During the course, students study many aspects of the theatre arts in greater depth and detail than in Drama I. Drama II includes scene showcases, play writing, and the “Time Travelers.” This course may be repeated for credit.
Play Production
(UC approved) year long; 5 credits per semester; Grade 10- 12. Prerequisites: Completion of Drama II with a “B” or higher is recommended; an audition is required, and admittance approval is by instructor only.
“Play-Pro” is the highest-level theatre course of the Drama Program; designed for only the most dedicated theatre student. In this class, students work as an ensemble to develop all large-scale productions. Play-Pro students can major in acting, directing, script writing, stage management, or makeup & costume design. This course includes workshops with professional guest artists and field trips to L.A. theatre. Significant time outside of class may be required. This course may be repeated for credit.
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Drama 2's “Time Travelers” regularly visit Emerson, Jefferson, & Miller Elementary Schools.
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Teaching Artists
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Donovan Glover (Drama Teacher/Director) is thrilled to be at BHS! Glover graduated magna laude with a B.A. from UCLA's School of Theatre, Film, & Television. He earned his MFA in writing from Naropa University, in Colorado, and his English Language Arts teaching credential from Cal State LA. As a teacher and director, Glover emphasizes specificity, kindness, and high expectations in developing each student’s individual voice and craft. Glover is an award-winning actor, director, and playwright. He’s also a novelist and screenwriter. He has directed in theaters throughout Los Angeles and Off-Broadway in New York's Soho Playhouse. He lives in Burbank with his wife, daughters, and cats. |
| Jose Vasquez (Technical Director) is a technician, engineer, producer, composer and teacher in the entertainment industry. In education, Jose developed vocational programs and curriculum for the L.A. Office of Education and Regional Occupational Program. Jose has been involved with Burbank High School's Performing Art groups since 2005. He teaches Theatre Tech., and has been integral to the set, lighting, and sound design of very many Drama productions, including: Night of The Living Dead, Vietnam 101: War on Campus, Candide, Radium Girls, The Elephant Man, Seussical the Musical, Grease, and more. |  |
Brittany Woodford (Chief Designer) is a multi-disciplinary theatre artist, Brittany Woodford earned a BFA in Acting from the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). With over eight years of experience as a voice actor in commercials, video games, and audiobooks, she has also worked extensively in television and film—both as an actor and crew member. In addition to performance, Woodford holds a deep passion for both the visual and technical aspects of storytelling. She has served as a set designer and builder, costume designer and fabricator, prop maker, miniature artist, scenic painter, makeup artist, and stunt performer—contributing to countless productions with a hands-on, creative approach. She truly just enjoys working on anything that is creative and is always moving forward learning new forms of creation to expand her artistry. For the past five years, Woodford has served as the Production Coordinator, Designer and Builder at the Laurence School, who presents eight large-scale performances each year. Brittany Woodford is ecstatic to be expanding her theatrical bounds at Burbank High School as their Chief Designer. |  |
 | Maria McCann-Glover (Acting Coach): Maria is a UCLA Theatre alumnus who has appeared on shows like E.R., Shameless, Criminal Minds, Grey’s Anatomy, Lucifer, and All About the Washingtons. These days she's busy being a full-time audio book narrator. Maria is especially honored to work closely with the brave and invested actors in Play-Production. Maria is the proud wife of Donovan Glover, as well as a ukulele fan and soccer mom for daughters Grace and Gwyneth.
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