NEW ACTING TEACHER ALERT!!!
An award-winning director, Christopher’s recent production of Ragtime at Goodspeed Musicals received the Connecticut Critics Circle Award for Best Director and Best Musical. His work has been seen at regional theaters and academic institutions across the country, including Theatre Raleigh and NYU Tisch. He is drawn to bold storytelling, muscular ensemble work, and re-examining both classic and contemporary texts through a lens of inclusivity, emotional precision, and deep humanity.
Alongside his professional directing career, Christopher is a deeply committed educator. He currently teaches at NYU Tisch School of the Arts and the New York Film Academy, where he partners with actors at every stage of their development to sharpen technique, strengthen storytelling instincts, and build lasting artistic confidence. His classrooms are rooted in clarity of action, specificity of choice, and a spirit of collaboration — creating spaces where artists feel both challenged and supported.
As a collegiate teacher, Christopher is particularly adept at coaching students for college and conservatory auditions.
As a coach, Christopher believes great acting requires discipline, courage, and joy. He is passionate about helping artists unlock their fullest expression — whether preparing for conservatory auditions, stepping into professional work, or simply deepening their craft.
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Outstanding Director and Outstanding Musical at Connecticut Critics Circle for Ragtime at @goodspeedmusicals . Thank you to every artist who had a hand in this collaboration 🤍✨
Happy Opening to a production that has stretched my spirit and stirred my artistry in ways I never imagined.
Ragtime — Goodspeed Musicals
Directed by Christopher Betts | Choreographed by Sara Edwards | Music Direction by Adam Souza | Scenic Design by Emmie Finckel | Costume Design by Stephanie Bahniuk | Lighting Design by Charlie Morrison | Sound Design by Jay Hilton | Wig, Hair & Makeup Design by Tenel Dorsey | Casting by Hardt Casting | Production Stage Manager Chris Zaccardi
