Current Facilitators
Bethany Hystad
Director and Teaching Artist
Received her BFA in acting from Roosevelt University’s Theatre Conservatory in Chicago, hitched up her sparkly wagon, and headed west. After touring around the country with the Missoula Children’s Theatre, she put down roots in the beautiful PNW! Bethany is passionate about artistic opportunities for all and creating community through the arts and theatre education. When she’s not in the classroom, Bethany is a director, producer, performer, event emcee, sketch comedian and Gregory award Nominated Playwright. When she’s not doing all that, she loves reading, playing board games, and spending time in the garden with her beehive.
Lia Harper
Teaching Artist
Lia (she/her) is a recent graduate of Seattle Pacific University with a degree in Theatre Education. Her love for theatre was fostered through in school and after school theatre programs and feels every child should have the same opportunity. She believes that theatre is one of the best ways to teach children about justice, compassion and collaboration for going out into the world. With her free time, she loves to hang out with her friends, read, and soak up as much Seattle sun as she can get. She is so excited to start this new stage in her life with Dandylyon Drama!
