"anywhere that I go is a classroom." -Beth
teaching artist
With over 15 years experience as a teaching artist, Beth Reeves received a Master of Education in Theatre Education from Columbus State University. Known for infusing culturally relevant teaching into her lessons, Beth has experience applying pedagogies that gravitate toward Social Responsible Theatre Practice. She utilizes culturally responsive teaching methods to increase academic achievement in at risk student populations and school climate.
Having taught students from kindergarten to college, her teaching method leaves an imprint on all students from all walks of life. She strives to cultivate academic success and community leadership. From teaching a variety of after school programs in challenging neighborhoods, to creating theatre curriculum for behavioral health, explaining to educators how the classroom transforms into a safe space is one of the BEST parts of her job.
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*Residencies/Workshops​
Leadership Institute at Columbus State University
Columbus Literacy Alliance
Emanuel Prep (Columbus, Georgia)
Junior Theatre Festival (Atlanta, Georgia)
University of Mississippi Department of Theatre and Film (Oxford, Mississippi)
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Alabama Educational Theatre Conference (Birmingham, Alabama)
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Speak with Purpose Educational Program (Seattle, Washington)
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The Club/Teen Center (Columbus, Georgia)
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Fox Elementary (Columbus, Georgia)
Fountain City Poetry Slam (Columbus, Georgia)
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Educational Theatre Association Conference (Georgia Chapter)
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New Horizons Behavioral Health (Sky Clubhouse)
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New Horizons Behavioral Health (Project Change)
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Forum Leadership Institute (Columbus, Georgia)
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Girls Inc. of Columbus and Phenix-Russell
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Dalton State College
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Dalton Little Theatre
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Creative Arts Guild (Dalton, Georgia)
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Empowered Youth of Columbus
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Boys and Girls Club of the Chattahoochee Valley
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Georgia Afterschool and Youth Development Conference
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Child & Youth Services MWR (Fort Moore, Georgia)
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Lee-Scott Academy (Auburn, Alabama)
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Springer Opera House-State Theatre of Georgia
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South Columbus Elementary School (Columbus, Georgia)
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Columbus Regional Library​
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*Curriculum Vitae and references available upon request.
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Luminescence-Columbus State University
Founder/Creative Director
Luminescence- An interdisciplinary performing art devised piece was founded in 2021 by Professors Beth Reeves, Marcus Johnson and Jordan VanHemert, specifically for and performed by artists of color and allies, that transcends traditional boundaries. As of 2024, Reeves became the Creative Director and Faculty Advisor.
The collaboration is done within the College of the Arts at Columbus State University: Theatre, Dance, Graphic Design, Black Schwob Society (School of Music), and the registered student organization Theatre of Color. Paying respect to and following the mission of the first Black theatre company (The African Grove Company of 1821), Luminescence's mission is to create, write, perform, and share your truth through the lens of JOY. Therefore, don't complain...CREATE.
I AM NOT NEW, VOL. 2: Stolen Art Synopsis:
What happens when you want to express yourself through art but you are questioning yourself? What happens if you want to give up? (I AM NOT NEW, Vol. 2: Stolen Art) is a story about the power of discovering your voice, brotherhood, preserving history (paying respect to The Harlem Renaissance all the way up to Afrofuturism) and protecting your art (expressed through song, creative movement, and spoken word). Come along on the journey with A and Harlem, two brothers in search for a deeper connection that only ART has the power to do.
Pictures and video courtesy of Columbus State University-Lailah Brewer
Poster courtesy of Hannah Smith
CSU Performance 2025
Pictures and video courtesy of Columbus State University-Lailah Brewer
CSU Performance 2023
West African storytelling techniques and Forum Theatre-
University of Mississippi
Created a workshop/professional development for faculty and students to collaborate in this interactive space. By discovering one's purpose, cultivating how to express that through the art, a transformation occurs that leads to creating one's artistic mission statement. Topics covered: Theatre of the Oppressed, West African Storytelling Techniques, and Applied Theatre.
Picture credit: Thomas Graning and Autumn Payne/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services
Devising and Intro to Acting and Directing Classes
Community Outreach
Community Project in Partnership with Leadership Institute at Columbus State University, a university-based consulting group that helps develop and enhance skills by engaging in challenging, interactive sessions.
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The students of Beth's Devising and Intro to Acting and Directing Class devised pieces for Girls Inc. Columbus, Georgia. The young artists used the arts as a tool to promote leadership and literacy in the city for both adults and children, in addition to female empowerment.
