Be Scene: Director's Cut

Marion Githegi

Most people never see what a director actually does to an actor. Most people never witness the moment a performance changes. Be Scene: Director's Cut puts that process on camera. Marion Githegi is a LAMDA-trained working actress who gets in the room, does the work, and shares everything she discovers. This is not an interview show. It is not a tutorial channel. It is a documentary-style journey; Marion learning from the world's best directors, voice coaches, movement specialists, and industry professionals in real sessions, filmed live, with the craft visible on screen. The audience does not watch from a distance. They experience it alongside Marion - learning what she learns, as she learns it. Five ways inside the industry: ✅ Director's Cut: A new script. A world-class director. Two actors. Watch the scene transform in real time. ✅ Beyond the Script: Voice, movement, and acting technique tested live on a real scene. The method, the experiment, and the result, all on camera. ✅ Industry Conversations: Casting directors, producers, showrunners, and industry insiders. The questions actors want answered but rarely get to ask. ✅ Before & After: The transformation, isolated and on screen. What the performance looked like before the practitioner's input, and what it looked like after. ✅ Films & Series: Original scripted work written, produced, and starring Marion Githegi. Also featuring Grads Talk - conversations with recent drama school graduates navigating the early years of an acting career. Whether you are an actor trying to understand the craft from the inside, a film and theatre enthusiast who wants to see how great work is actually made, or someone who has ever wondered what separates good from extraordinary, this show is for you. Come with her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Feb 17

    How Olivier-Winning Director Matthew Xia Stages a Play

    Olivier Award–winning director Matthew Xia reveals how professional theatre directors actually stage a play, from first read to final performance. In this practical directing breakdown, Matthew shares his process for building world, story, and character, creating clear playable intentions, staging scenes so every audience member can see and understand them, and designing transitions that keep momentum alive. Drawing on productions at the Donmar Warehouse, Actors Touring Company, and Royal Exchange Theatre, including Skeleton Crew, Tambo & Bones, and the Olivier-winning Hey Duggee: The Live Theatre Show, this episode is essential viewing for emerging theatre directors who want to direct with clarity, confidence, and professional-level craft. If you want to learn how Olivier Award winning directors think in rehearsal, avoid common blocking mistakes, and stage plays that truly work, this episode is for you. 🎭 GUESTS: ➡️ Matthew Xia: https://www.matthewxia.com/ 🎭 Subscribe for more behind the scenes content & get email alerts: https://surl.li/sijzck 🎬 Follow Be Scene: Director's Cut on Socials: https://beacons.ai/bescenedirectorscut 🎬 Follow Host Marion: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariongithegi/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/marion-githegi Spotlight: https://app.spotlight.com/0618-8970-6314 In this episode, Olivier Award–winning director Matthew Xia breaks down how to stage a play with clarity, strong storytelling, and professional-level direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How Olivier-Winning Director Matthew Xia Stages a Play
  2. 11/23/2025

    Movement Expert Reveals Hidden Layers with Samuel Adebayo

    🔥 WATCH NEXT: Watch Directors Bring Stories to Life: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTv1DMQJj07F_geZSjrzvqAGK7_TlbHt_ Explore More Acting Coaches: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTv1DMQJj07GWINwJFQ7lJdjMBIImN37C Hear from Recent Drama School Grads: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTv1DMQJj07FKmgsWm5EUeuEN80OIpZ8- Welcome to a full-length movement workshop and scene study filmed at LAMDA’s Linbury Studio. In this episode, movement practitioner Samuel Adebayo works with actors Marion Githegi and Tolu Kingba to explore how mind, body and spirit shape a character’s emotional truth. Whether you're an actor, director, or drama student, this episode breaks down: ✔️ How movement influences emotional connection ✔️ Laban effort actions for character work ✔️ Psychophysical techniques for screen performance ✔️ How to use breath, intention & physicality in scenes ✔️ A full before/after transformation in performance We also dive into character psychology, abusive relationship dynamics, and how actors can stay grounded and connected during difficult scenes. 🎭 Featuring: • Samuel Adebayo — Movement Practitioner (https://www.samueladebayo.co.uk/about) • Tolu Kingba — Actor (https://www.instagram.com/t_kingba/) • Marion Githegi — Actor, Founder (https://www.instagram.com/mariongithegi) 📚 TOOLS & TECHNIQUES MENTIONED: Laban Efforts Psychophysical Acting Breath Work Intention & Physical Impulse Training Inner/Outer Life Alignment Emotional Preparation for Scenes 💬 Comment Below: What movement or acting technique would you like us to explore next? 📸 STAY CONNECTED: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bescenedirectorscut/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/be-scene-director-s-cut Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bescenedirectorscut Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Movement Expert Reveals Hidden Layers with Samuel Adebayo
  3. 07/07/2024

    Unveiling the Secrets of Shakespearean Performance with Kevin Bennett

    In this episode of "Be Scene Director's Cut," host Marion Githegi interviews Kevin Bennett, a Vancouver-born theatre director based in London, about his journey into directing and his focus on Shakespearean theatre. Kevin shares insights on working with classical texts, emphasizing the importance of understanding Shakespearean language and making it relatable to modern audiences. Later, scene partner Katie Burke joins the discussion, sharing her experiences with Shakespearean performance. The episode offers practical advice for actors and directors, highlighting the collaborative and supportive atmosphere in the rehearsal room and encouraging bold, inventive choices in performances. Key Topics Discussed Interview with Kevin Bennett, a theatre directorKevin Bennett's background and insights as a theatre directorFocus on Shakespearean theatreChallenges of classical text and understanding Shakespearean languageAdvice for actors in the audition processKatie Burke, a scene partner, joins the conversationKevin Bennett's approach to working with actors on Shakespearean textEmbracing the heightened language and making bold choices in performanceTechniques and exercises for actors to connect with the textCollaborative and supportive atmosphere in the rehearsal room Follow, Like Subscribe and Share LinkedIn Instagram Tiktok Facebook Guest Requests and Question Submission: niemacorp@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Unveiling the Secrets of Shakespearean Performance with Kevin Bennett

About

Most people never see what a director actually does to an actor. Most people never witness the moment a performance changes. Be Scene: Director's Cut puts that process on camera. Marion Githegi is a LAMDA-trained working actress who gets in the room, does the work, and shares everything she discovers. This is not an interview show. It is not a tutorial channel. It is a documentary-style journey; Marion learning from the world's best directors, voice coaches, movement specialists, and industry professionals in real sessions, filmed live, with the craft visible on screen. The audience does not watch from a distance. They experience it alongside Marion - learning what she learns, as she learns it. Five ways inside the industry: ✅ Director's Cut: A new script. A world-class director. Two actors. Watch the scene transform in real time. ✅ Beyond the Script: Voice, movement, and acting technique tested live on a real scene. The method, the experiment, and the result, all on camera. ✅ Industry Conversations: Casting directors, producers, showrunners, and industry insiders. The questions actors want answered but rarely get to ask. ✅ Before & After: The transformation, isolated and on screen. What the performance looked like before the practitioner's input, and what it looked like after. ✅ Films & Series: Original scripted work written, produced, and starring Marion Githegi. Also featuring Grads Talk - conversations with recent drama school graduates navigating the early years of an acting career. Whether you are an actor trying to understand the craft from the inside, a film and theatre enthusiast who wants to see how great work is actually made, or someone who has ever wondered what separates good from extraordinary, this show is for you. Come with her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.