There’s a story behind
About
HI, I AM SABERA SHAIK
Founder / Artistic Director
“I like to echo the words of the late Mak Yong prima donna, Mak Su: “It’s my Darah Daging, my flesh and blood” she said. And indeed theatre is under my skin too. I cannot do without it. Every minute of the day I see something that can be turned into theatre.”
About Sabera Shaik
Sabera set up her company in 2003, armed with a Masters Degree in Theatre Arts, she had already clocked in 35 years of theatre experience in various capacities with various theatre companies in Kuala Lumpur. In 2011 Shaik directed the first shadow theatre in the country, WAYANG to critical acclaim. Frequent visits to Europe, America, India and Australia have enabled Shaik to have a rare overview of international theatre activities for creative work, acting, design, lighting, costumes and general mis-en-scene. In 2019 she directed the sellout Wayang: Mak Yong Stories which introduced the public to an exciting way of enjoying shadow theatre.
WHO WE ARE
We are Masakini Theatre Company, with our own training space called Studio Ramli Hassan. This is where we brew a mixture of drama and shadow theatre, conduct workshops and train young actors, and entertain kids through shadow puppetry. We direct and produce theatre productions, train actors, conduct workshops, create shadow theatre for adults and children, and produce corporate shows.
The Studio
Situated at Tepian Tunku, Bukit Tunku, Kuala Lumpur, Studio Ramli Hassan is surrounded by greenery and is equipped with a sprung floor, large mirrors, 6.5 metres high ceiling, music system and basic lights. We are open for collaboration and if you wish to use our space, feel free to contact us.
Let’s collaborate