When rent is high and the phone isn’t ringing, predatory pay-to-play schemes thrive. Seeing artists get taken advantage of when they are at their most vulnerable makes our blood boil, so we are pulling back the curtain on unaccredited rosters, sneaky admin fees, and mandatory lock-in lessons. Always follow the money, know your rights, and protect your hard-earned savings. Have you experienced these traps? Read on to learn the red flags and comment to share your story.

Be You’s research has some blunt answers – and practical ways forward. We asked performers across Melbourne: “Where have you found the most resistance in pursuing a career in musical theatre?” The answers were raw. They were consistent. And they don't just paint a picture of separate barriers; they reveal a reinforcing feedback loop - a cumulative gauntlet where each obstacle makes the next one harder to overcome. Let’s break it down. 1. Economic & Resource Barriers What it is: Performers...

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...