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About Me...
Hi, I'm Shana! I am an actor, director, and dramaturg whose passions are ignited by new works, rich texts with socio-political relevance, and stories with a little grit. I believe that theatre is a place to build collective care for humanity, highlighting people that are multi-dimensional, complex, and difficult to define. I care deeply about my communities and have found that theatre is unique in its power to open the ears, hearts, and minds of those who truly engage with it. That is why I focus my energy on work brought to life by the incredible artists that surround us now who have been underrepresented and present a fresh perspective to share with the world.
I was born and raised in Chicago and currently live in the beautiful city of Washington, DC. I have had the pleasure of working with many theatres in this incredible community such as Round House, Mosaic, Folger Shakespeare Theatre, Theater J, and many more. I graduated from Wesleyan University with majors in Theatre and American Studies, and a minor in African American Studies.
Now Playing...
ARENA STAGE: DATA dir. Margot Bordelon
I am serving as the assistant director to the amazing Margot Bordelon on Arena's next Power Play! Purchase your tickets for this thrilling new play between October 31-December 15-- get tickets here!
Nathan Pugh,
Wesleyan Argus review of The Wolves
"Laski plays the role with a steely attitude and a brashness, which we come to understand masks an unshakable insecurity. It’s remarkable that although #7 is the most confident person on the team (especially about her body and sexuality), it is through her domineering presence that we can identify her vulnerability."
Amanda Gunther, TheaterBloom review of Closer
“Playing the hardened and enigmatic Alice, Shana Laski is one of the more fiery elements of this performance quartet... Laski presents a perpetually jaded and aloof frontage to the character of Alice, which is a marvelous mask to the deeply disturbed inner life of Alice. "
Mary Lincer,
Broadway World review of The Pliant Girls
"Shana Laski's choreography, for the women especially, helps visually mark the many shifts in the text. "