Rebecca McNamee is an award-winning Australian writer, director, producer, and performer whose work spans stage and screen across both Australia and the United States. Known for her ability to navigate drama, comedy, and action with equal precision, she crafts emotionally resonant, character-driven stories that are both artistically distinctive and grounded in performance truth.

A graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art’s MFA (Directing) program, Rebecca’s directing style is marked by emotional clarity, bold visual language, and a collaborative approach that brings out nuanced, layered performances. Her most recent stage work, Abigail Williams, premiered at Sydney Theatre Company’s Wharf 2 Theatre as part of the 2025 HerStory Arts Festival and was met with critical acclaim.

Her screen work includes a slate of award-winning short films that have screened internationally at top-tier festivals including LA Shorts, NY Shorts, Flickerfest, the Chicago International Shorts, and the California Music Video Awards

Rebecca began her performance career in musical theatre, growing up in a family of performers and developing a deep love of ensemble storytelling, comic rhythm, and live audience connection. She trained in classical voice under Maree Ryan at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and later studied performance and writing at Chicago’s iconic Second City, performing at theatres throughout the city.

In addition to her creative work, Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Commerce and postgraduate degrees in Economics. Her early career in corporate and SME marketing informs her producing practice, giving her a sharp understanding of audience development, financial strategy, and the realities of delivering ambitious creative work within viable production models.

Rebecca currently has a number of stage and screen projects in development and continues to build a body of work that champions bold, contemporary storytelling with both heart and bite.