Be You Productions

Directing isn’t just about blocking scenes or calling shots. It’s leadership in action.

I’ve seen what happens when leadership is missing in the rehearsal room. It’s not pretty. But I’ve also seen what happens when leaders build trust, share power, and create safety: the work shines, and so do the people.

In this new article, I break down the 10 leadership commitments that turn good directors into great ones - drawn from The Leadership Challenge and real experience in the room.

If you care about the culture of the rehearsal room, this is for you.

Directing Is Leadership: 10 Theatre Leadership Commitments for Directors We didn’t start Be You after a brilliant rehearsal period. We started it after a terrible one.The director wasn’t untalented. They had skill. But they lacked leadership.They didn’t model the behaviour they expected. They didn’t share vision. They micromanaged every choice, even outside their...

We are proudly supporting Bold Offer Productions LUCKY STIFF for Melbourne International Comedy Festival 🎉

On this week for 4 shows only at Chapel Off Chapel 🤩 Bigger, bolder and with 100% more dream ballet.

Grab your tickets at https://chapeloffchapel.com.au/show/lucky-stiff/ 🥰

We've got THREE shows left - and Saturday is almost sold out! 👀

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Audiences have been cackling through the whole show and we've had the most wonderful feedback about our talented cast of Lucky Stiff 🥰

Don't miss out!
LUCKY STIFF Book and Lyrics by LYNN AHRENS and Music by STEPHEN FLAHERTY. Based on "The Man Who Broke The Bank At Monte Carlo" by Michael Butterworth. First produced by Playwrights Horizons, Inc. Off-Broadway in 1988. Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).


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