Sally Bayes
@sallybayes
Experienced theatre director and creative lead specializing in large-scale musical productions.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am a theatre director and creative leader with over 20 years in musical theatre and live entertainment, currently directing and leading creative teams for Disney Cruise Line productions including Aladdin – The Musical and the launch of The Disney Wish.
I have extensive experience directing, staging, choreographing and supervising ensembles of 35+ performers, managing Creative Team members, producing blocking books and scripts, and partnering with stage management on technical rehearsals and safety protocols. I combine performance experience with production knowledge across creative, technical and scheduling domains.
I lead through collaboration and decisive direction, mentor direct reports, and champion diversity and inclusion while delivering customer-focused, high-quality theatrical experiences.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
DLResident Director
Disney Cruise Line
Jan 2013 - Present (13 years 1 month)
Lead rehearsals and a Toronto-based creative team for Disney Cruise Line, directing and staging over 15 one-hour theatrical shows concurrently and mentoring a team of 3 direct reports to deliver large-scale productions.
DLDirector, Musical Theatre
Disney Cruise Line
Directed the new production of Aladdin – The Musical for the Disney Fantasy (2019) and Disney Wish (2022), collaborating with a Broadway design team to mount a major shipboard musical production.
DLDance Supervisor
Disney Cruise Line
Jan 2009 - Jan 2013 (4 years)
Led rehearsals and maintained choreography for mainstage and shipwide productions, assisted the Artistic and Production Manager in staging and understudy tracking, and led fleet-wide holiday remounts.
DLDance Captain / Performer
Disney Cruise Line
Jan 2005 - Jan 2009 (4 years)
Served multiple onboard performance contracts as Dance Captain, swing and mainstage performer, teaching production numbers and supporting company rehearsals across fleet shows.
Musical Theatre Performer
Various Productions
Jan 1998 - Jan 2005 (7 years)
Performed and understudied lead roles in international musical theatre productions including Mamma Mia, Cats and Footloose, collaborating with renowned directors and creative teams.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UEUniversity of Toronto (Continuing Education)
Certificate in Marketing, Marketing
Completed a Certificate in Marketing through the University of Toronto Continuing Education program in 2024.
UWUniversity of Massachusetts (University Without Walls)
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies
Earned a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Massachusetts University Without Walls, graduating in 2020.
UMUniversity of Massachusetts
Certificate in Arts Management, Arts Management
Completed Arts Management certificate coursework (Core & Professional) at the University of Massachusetts.
Commercial Theatre Institute
3-Day Intensive Certificate, Theatre Producing
Attended a 3-day intensive in Commercial Theatre Producing in New York City.
Ryerson University, The Chang School
Continuing Education Coursework, Theatre Marketing
Completed coursework in Theatre Marketing through Ryerson University's Chang School.
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Location
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