Eddy Cavazos holds a B.M. in Vocal Performance from Texas A&M University – Kingsville and an M.F.A. in Musical Theatre from The Boston Conservatory. In addition, Cavazos is a 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher and Social Emotional Learning Facilitator via Breathe4Change. Cavazos serves as Head Theatre Director, Speech Coach, and UIL Academic Coordinator at Harlingen High School South and Program Director for Musical Theatre at the Harlingen Performing Arts Conservatory, located in South Texas. Cavazos has coached numerous finalists and champions at Yale, Glenbrooks, and Harvard, Texas Forensic Association State Champions, University Interscholastic League State Champions, NIETOC Champions, and NSDA National Champions in Dramatic Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, Duo Interpretation, Prose, and Storytelling. Cavazos received NSDA Coach of the Year Awards for the Gulf Coast District in 2021 and 2023.
Cavazos’ coaching philosophy is rooted in artistry and authenticity while providing his student collaborators with the necessary tools to explore the power of both literature and their point of view. He is thrilled to join the ISD team in 2025 as a Senior Instructor in Interpretation of Literature and cannot wait to support you in your journey and watch you thrive!
