Drama teacher Reed Meschefske has been active in theater for more than 30 years and has taught drama for 15 years.

“Mr. Reed,” a Neenah, Wisc., native, is a graduate of Columbia College, Chicago. He earned a master of fine arts degree from the National Theater Conservatory in Denver, Colo.

Although he originally aspired to become a professional actor, Mr. Reed said that one day he found himself teaching theater and fell in love with it.

Mr. Reed’s favorite play is Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. He said he is deeply inspired by film director David Lynch, and is a “geek” when it comes to the TV show Twin Peaks.

Mr. Reed has worked with The Denver Center Theater Company, Utah Shakespeare Festival, Attic, Silent Theater Company, Theater Oobleck, ComedySportz, Theatre Sports and more. Notable instructors and directors include David Cromer, Sheldon Patinkin, Gary Logan, Tony Church, Larry Hecht, David Wooley, and Geoff Kent.