Bay Area Based Theatre Artist
Becky Potter has over 25 years of experience working around the Bay as a director, teacher, dramaturg and actor. As a theatre artist she values collaboration and fostering supportive and respectful working environments for all.
Directing
From youth theatre to professional actors Becky loves directing a wide variety of genres and playwrights. She has experience directing everything from Rostand to Ruhl and Mame to Rent.
Directing Credits
Teaching
Becky has taught students from preschool to adult seniors. She served on the theatre faculty at Oakland School for the Arts for nearly a decade.
Teaching Resume
Dramaturgy and Writing
Becky is passionate about supporting new and classic plays in research and development. She loves bringing untold stories to light and sharing research from her graduate thesis on composer Trude Rittmann.
Learn more here
Upcoming Projects
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The Pajama Game- 42nd Street Moon (photo by Ben Krantz Studio)
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The Pajama Game- 42nd Street Moon (photo by Ben Krantz Studio)
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Andela- B8 Theatre Company
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Andela- B8 Theatre Company
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Mame- 42nd Street Moon (photo by Ben Krantz Studio)
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Mame- 42nd Street Moon (photo by Ben Krantz Studio)
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Carrie: The Musical- A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory (photo by Jay Yamada)
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Carrie: The Musical- A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory (photo by Jay Yamada)
What People Are Saying
“And speaking of direction, much credit deservedly goes to Becky Potter for scene after scene of well-timed-and-paced hilarity that works so well with the choreography of Renee DeWeese.”
— Eddie Reynolds on The Pajama Game (Theatre Eddys)
“Becky Potter directs a fun, fast-paced show featuring an excellent cast...”
— Sally Hogarty on Andela (East Bay Times)
“Becky Potter’s direction and script changes are subtle and added a nice frame to the story, including older Patrick seen during the overture.”
— Vince Mediaa on Mame (VMediArts)
Creating Theatre for Today’s Artists and Audiences
As a lifelong lover of the theatre I am passionate about making collaborative experiences that allow theatre artists to explore their art in a safe and effective way and allows audiences to see new and classic works through a fresh lens.
Contact Me
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