I’m Ben. (He/they)
I’m just out here making stuff and being a silly goose.
Important Details:
I am a producer, graphic designer, production designer, photographer and performer (adhd)
I work on the unceded lands of the Woi Wurrung and Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin Nations.
I am the founder and creative producer of The Maybe Pile an award winning independent production company producing critically acclaimed and award winning (mostly Australian) new writing with a strong focus on emerging queer voices.
previously the head of RMIT University’s Performing Arts Program 2016 - 2020
the founder and artistic director of this is NOT a film festival - a regular short film event 2010-2012
a freelance graphic designer, photographer, and videographer inside and outside of the performing arts industry
has extensive experience performing for, and working with young people
one of the 6 inaugural recipients of the Creative Victoria funded MILKE Producer Mentoring Program
Ich spreche ein bisßchen Deutsch.
Recent Shows:
Trophy Boys - by Emmanuelle Mattana - July-Aug 2025 – National Tour - Carriageworks, Riverside Theatres Parramatta, Arts Centre Melbourne, Queensland Performing Arts Centre
Boys on the Verge of Tears - by Sam Grabiner - March 2025 - fortyfivedownstairs - producer, set designer, photographer + graphic designer
Trophy Boys - by Emmanuelle Mattana - June-Aug 2024 – National Tour - Geelong Arts Center, Seymour Centre, Arts Centre Melbourne, Bowery Theatre, The Art House Wyong, Canberra Theatre Centre - producer, sound designer, production designer, photographer + graphic designer
Studied:
RMIT University (Melbourne) - Screen (Film + Television)
The Graphic Design School (Melbourne) - Graphic Design
Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (London) - Sound Design for Theatre
Guildhall School of Music and Drama (London) - Lighting Design for Theatre
16th Street Actor’s Studio (Melbourne) - Acting
Location: Naarm / Melbourne, Australia
Email: ben@themaybepile.com.au
Instagram: @ben.andrews___ + @themaybepileau