Betsy Beers
from Stang Stories Hosted by Gustavo dos Reis
On this episode of Stang Stories Gustavo dos Reis '26 interviews Milton alum Betsy Beers '75, a TV and film producer behind hits like Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, and Bridgerton. Betsy reflects on how Milton shaped her curiosity and confidence, her path from theater and script reading to producing, lessons learned from failures and odd jobs, and practical advice for students pursuing the arts.
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Chapters
- 0:11 Introduction to Betsy Beers
- 1:58 Reimagining Identity at Milton
- 4:15 Lessons Learned at Graduation
- 5:19 Senior Projects and Their Impact
- 7:26 College Experience at Williams
- 10:32 Transitioning from Acting to Production
- 12:01 The Value of ”Crap Jobs”
- 21:40 Learning from Failures
- 23:35 Balancing Passion and Profession
- 25:47 Advice to Younger Self
- 27:05 Guidance for Future Artists
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This episode was published on May 8, 2026.
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