About Us

Class Act Productions was formed in 2001, Class Act is a non-profit organisation which provides an opportunity for people in Gippsland to participate in all facets of quality musical theatre. Class Act believes in continuing to reinvest its funds into developing the skills of its members to further strengthen the arts community in Gippsland.

The company was formed by David and Jan Pickburn, Mandie Black and David Williams, who were already involved in local theatre and as educators. In 2008, David Pickburn sadly passed away and Michael Mendez was appointed to join the directing team along with Mandie Black and David Williams. Together, they have continued to achieve the original vision for Class Act to produce amateur theatre at a professional standard, and provide opportunities people to hone their talent and skills.

Class Act Productions is now producing multiple productions each year and boasts a strong team of multiple directors to allow for it’s continuing growth. Since its formation, Class Act has nurtured and trained people who have gone on to pursue professional careers in the arts, including in theatre, music and dance – many of them returning to the region and rejoining their Class Act family to continue to nurture the development of our local performers.