New tech theatre teacher comes from off-Broadway background

Backstage hands are arguably one of the most important jobs in a play, and the new tech theatre and theatre teacher has earned her status as a superstar.

Bekkah Lynch has worked on several Broadway tour shows. For a year and a half she toured as the National Props Manager for “Motherhood the Musical.”

“I opened shows in Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas,” Lynch said. “My favorite part was working on the scenic painting and props.”

Lynch studied at the University of Texas at Arlington and received her degree in theatre in 2008.

“I worked as a freelancer doing lighting for theatre shows and corporate events,” Lynch said.

Through her career she was able to meet people who were just as passionate about theatre as she was.

“I went all over the country meeting amazing theatre people,” Lynch said. “I have lots of happy memories and met a lot of really talented directors, choreographers and actors.”

All careers have their ups and downs and after a while Lynch was tired of moving all over.

“The irregular hours and the amount of traveling was no longer something I wanted to do,” Lynch said. “I come from a long line of teachers and always hoped to settle down and teach what I love.”

Lynch decided to settle down and become a teacher just like the long line of people in her family.

“I think that the fact that she has a lot of personal experience helps us to relate and understand her class,” freshman Kaitlyn Dusek student said.

Although Lynch likes to be part of the theatre program there are some aspects of her old life that she misses.

“My favorite part of opening a new show is seeing how the audience reacts,” Lynch said. “For Motherhood the Musical people would laugh and cry and even dance and it was such a good feeling knowing that I was a part of something that could help people escape from the stress of everyday life.”