Bethany is a dynamic music director and educator based in Roanoke VA. A proud BFA Musical Theatre graduate of the SC School of the Arts, Bethany shares her love for creating accessible art for young people both locally and nationally.
Her career has taken her to collaborate on regional premieres, national tours, and projects with organizations like The REV Theatre Company, The Kennedy Center, Florida Repertory Theatre, Virginia Children’s Theatre, Lexington Children’s Theatre, Missoula Children’s Theatre, CentreStage, and Anderson University. Some of her favorite credits include MATILDA, SHE LOVES ME, SISTER ACT, FINDING NEMO JR., THE ADDAMS FAMILY and ALICE IN WONDERLAND, among others.
While Bethany frequently freelances music direction and private lessons, her professional roles include working as the Engagement Manager out of the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, bringing bring equitable and engaging arts education experiences to PK – 12 students across the state of Virginia. She also is the Resident Conservatory Music Director at Mill Mountain Theatre, where she is thrilled to bring the magic of musical theatre to conservatory students and audiences alike.
Through her work as an arts educator, Bethany is dedicated to empowering students by listening to their stories, equipping them with tools for connection, and reminding them of their greatest power: themselves.
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