Be You Productions

07/10/2025

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.

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...

21/11/2024

Applications for .productions 2025 show have been extended until next Friday 29th November!

Have you got a New Australian musical that’s almost ready to be performed? We’d love to hear from you!

We will be working alongside .benew in our search process, so you may wish to apply for both.

Find out more & apply at: www.beyougroup.org/productions
(Link in our bio)

13/10/2024

.productions is coming back next year, and we’re taking things to the next level by supporting a brand-new Australian musical in conjunction with .benew

If you’ve been working on a musical and are ready to bring it to life in front of an audience, this could be your chance.

Stay tuned for more details on how you can submit your work, collaborate with industry professionals, and be part of an incredible journey from script to stage.

More updates coming soon!

08/04/2024

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/ 🥰

07/04/2024

Be You Group is proudly supporting Bold Offer Productions to put on LUCKY STIFF for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, opening this week! 🥳

So who are Bold Offer Productions, and how are they connected to Be You Group?

Here's Enya, one of our Associate Directors in 2023, and Founder of Bold Offer Productions to explain all 🤓

In 2023, Be You Group put on our production of Ahrens and Flaherty’s Lucky Stiff. Alongside our charity's mission to support diverse theatrical talent, we also looked for a cast that would support one another and be equal co-creators of the production. The show was a hit, and the cast worked so well together that the entire group were inspired to create their own, new production company to remount Lucky Stiff at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

With the support of Be You, this new company, Bold Offer Productions, was created! It's named after the joyous and collaborative process in the rehearsal room.

We are so proud to champion this group of talented emerging artists, and encourage you to buy a ticket to see the show! It's even bigger and bolder than last season and we can't wait to see it again ☺️

Book now at https://chapeloffchapel.com.au/show/lucky-stiff/

LUCKY STIFF
10-14 April
Chapel Off Chapel

PS use code 6FTUNDER for a cheeky discount for Be You followers! 😘

30/09/2023

Are you a fan of community theatre? Ever wondered about the fairness of show fees? We invite you to delve deeper into a thought-provoking discussion on the practice of show fees in Australian community theatre.

👉 Check out this insightful article at Be You Group that calls for a reevaluation of this tradition: https://www.beyougroup.org/post/theatre-should-rethink-show-fees

🤝 Let's work together to ensure that everyone in the theatre community gets the recognition and support they deserve. 🌟 Join the conversation and help shape a fairer future for the performing arts! 🎬

27/08/2023

Our fabulous cast will take their final trip to Monte Carlo tonight!

There are only a few seats left, so book now as you don’t want to miss this hilarious show! 🎟️

Book at: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1082953


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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).

26/08/2023

Tonight's Lucky Stiff show is SOLD OUT! 🥂

🎟️ Tickets to our final trip to Monte Carlo on Sunday 27 August are available at https://www.themcshowroom.com/whatson/lucky-stiff

Hurry before our final show sells out too! 🏃🏽‍♀️


[Image description: A graphic image of a postcard which says: "SATURDAY NIGHT SOLD 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).

25/08/2023

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

Grab your tickets quickly at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1082953

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).


Image description: A graphic with the heading LUCKY STIFF and Ticket Availability. The first line, in orange text says "Friday: Limited - Selling fast". The second line, in red text says "Saturday: Almost sold out". The third line, in green text says Sunday: Good availability".

23/08/2023

OPENING NIGHT ✅ Four shows to go!

What a blast! Thank you to everyone who came to support the opening night of LUCKY STIFF 💎

It sounds like our first audience loved the show - especially the schmick accents, hilarious costumes and heartfelt vocal performances!

We've got 4 shows to go - grab your tickets now at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1082953 🏃‍♀️

If you were in the audience, please let us know what you thought in the comments below 👇



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).

Image description: A picture of the Lucky Stiff cast and crew, smiling on stage after our first show. Everyone looks excited and happy!

23/08/2023

WELCOME TO LUCKY STIFF!

Meet some of our weird and wonderful characters from Monte Carlo 😎

We open TONIGHT for 5 shows only at The MC Showroom!

Tickets at https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1082953


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).