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EIRANN BETKA-POPE<\/h1>\n

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Acting, Directing, Technical Theatre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eirann Betka-Pope is excited to be in their 15th year teaching theatre, 12 of which have been right here at GRCT! They love producing, directing, acting, and writing, and hosting events, and won the 2022 and 2023 Ten-For-All Playwriting Festival. Eirann also serves as the Development Manager for Grand Rapids Pride Center, and is co-owner of Betka-Pope Productions. In their spare time, they enjoy traveling, cooking, and working on house projects with their wife Jenna and dog, Cornelius<\/p>\n

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What inspires you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nature, people, music!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Who is your favorite fictional character?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yukon Cornelius!<\/em><\/p>\n

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What was your favorite after-school snack?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bean burritos!<\/em><\/p>\n

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