Let's explore how musical revues came to be and what sets them apart from other popular forms of entertainment!

Led by Liz Bettencourt, this talk will dive into the history of the musical revue in America by delving into not only what the first ever musical revues were like, but also how and why musical revues continued to grow into what they are today.

Free event at 6:30pm in Zeiterion Lounge.

About Elizabeth Bettencourt
Elizabeth Bettencourt, Ed.D. holds a BFA in Theatre and a BS in Secondary English Education from the University of Rhode Island, a Masters in Reading & Literacy from Endicott College, and a Doctorate in Education from Northeastern University. She has worked for many local theatre companies on both the South Shore and the South Coast, including as director of A Christmas Story for the 2019 season of the Massasoit Community College Theatre, a season that earned the company the 2019 South Shore MA Best of the Best award for first place in Live Theatre. Liz also wrote and co-directed the 30th anniversary tribute concert The Best of Times for New Bedford Festival Theatre in 2019 and served as an artistic associate on NBFT's 2021 virtual production, To Broadway, With Love. Before becoming an instructional coach and education consultant, Liz spent 12 years directing the drama club for Plymouth South High School, where she also taught theatre and English. Liz currently serves as both the Director of Education and the Associate Artistic Director for New Bedford Festival Theatre and is an adjunct theatre instructor at Bristol Community College, where she teaches Theatre History I & II and Musical Theatre Performance and most recently directed Pippin in the spring of 2022.

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