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About the Artist

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Abi Sanie (she/they) is a 23 year old director, stage manager, educator, and theatre maker currently based in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal. As a graduate of Concordia University's Theatre program with a specialization in Performance Creation, Abi's work focuses on queerness, protest, love, and liberation.

​Their work is also grounded in their Moroccan Jewish identity, existence as a neurodivergent artist, and experience as a first generation American. Abi is also a proud Puppeteer at the Bread and Puppet Theater in Vermont, Artistic Director of Dense and Stage Theatre, and an emerging Intimacy Professional. She is so grateful to be surrounded by beautiful collaborators in her work, and hopes to be a continued facilitator for artistic expression and joy in her community.

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Testimonials

"Abi is an incredibly smart director and encourages their actors to be smart as well. Abi’s understanding and vision of the show that they are creating goes far beyond what is expected, they become the master of the piece and develop brilliantly insightful ways to take it in new directions. This complete comprehension of their vision enables Abi to be refreshingly prepared and decisive while still open and accepting of any ideas others are willing to share. Abi maintains a distinct calmness backstage that is incredibly comforting to their cast and crew. They understand the stakes of the show and the importance of it running smoothly but continue to prioritize the well-being of their cast and crew above all."

- Kit Carleton, Actor

 

"Perhaps the most admirable quality that Abi possesses as a director is her ability to create a safe working environment where every artist feels welcome to share their talents. She is able to lead fearlessly, yet empathetically. She has always been able to create wonderful art no matter the space she is working in, or the budget that she is handed. She recognizes that the magic of theatre comes from the shared energy and love amongst the company of artists she is working with."

- Aren Duffy, Actor and Director​​

 

"She is beyond her years in professionalism, vision and talent. I cannot recommend her with enough enthusiasm. I cannot speak highly enough of her work ethic and I cannot praise her enough for her ability to work within a team toward solutions. Stated simply, she is a phenom."

- Ryk Lewis, Director

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