MASHA BASHMAKOVA
Masha (she/they) is a performer, director, and theatre creator with a background in devised and physical theatre. She thrives in chaos, curiosity, and movement. Amongst trees, playfulness, and loved ones. Between two main activities: wondering and wandering.
Born in Russia, raised in the United Arab Emirates, and currently based in Tio'tia:ke (Montreal), Masha is deeply moved by the million ways in which language, place, and worldview impact how we tell stories. Having graduated Concordia’s Performance Creation program in 2020, Masha has since been working as an actor in film and theatre, building her practice as an emerging director, developing projects through creation residencies, and continuing her training abroad with ArtHaus Berlin and the Grotowski Institute in Poland.​​​​
"A beautiful show! Bashmakova has a tremendous stage presence."
- Audience Member
"You were electric! Thank you for your energy and brightness. It's beyond impactful to see you perform." - Audience Member
"Always unflappable, kind, generous, and above all, fearless and innovative in a process that we are creating as we go."
- W. Beavers, Director
"[Masha] held the core of the show each night in performance with discipline and responsibility. Warm presence, intelligent offers, and a generous spirit." - J. Carmichael, Director
Recent projects --
The Wolves, Imago and Geordie Theatre
META- nominated for Outstanding Emerging Actor
Les Temps, Francois Delisle
Instant, Geordie Theatre
Perfect Storm, Geordie Theatre
The Rishta, Silk Road Insitute
MBW- nominated for Best Direction
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To see more, please visit my website,
mashabashmakova.com