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Samantha Bitonti, who goes by she/her pronouns, is an actor and creator based in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal. She has a strong passion for embodied movement and dramaturgy. After completing her BFA in Theatre Performance from Concordia University, Samantha has been involved in various disciplines such as theatre, clowning, voice work, film, stage combat (AAC with FDC), and teaching.
Samantha's main goal is to create stories that bring a smile to your face and leave a lasting impact on your heart. Recently, she had the opportunity to collaborate with Repercussion Theatre, a 33-year-old Shakespeare Company in Montreal, as an Artistic Associate. Together, they explored our connection to Shakespeare and found innovative ways to engage with his work in a contemporary context.
Samantha takes pride in being an alumna of Imago Theatre's ARTISTA program and currently works as a teacher at Geordie Theatre School, where she nurtures creativity in young individuals. Some of her notable credits include performances in Measure for Measure (Repercussion), Reaching for Starlight (Geordie), The Trophy Hunt (Rabbit in a Hat), Enough Already (Alien Gaze), and providing her voice for Maggie & Bianca Fashion Friends. She has also been recognized for her outstanding work as an emerging artist, with nominations for the Performance category at the METAs 2019 awards for Measure for Measure and Reaching for Starlight.
In addition to her artistic pursuits, Samantha is a critical thinker, an art enthusiast, a community advocate, and a keen observer of the transformative power of storytelling. She is dedicated to embracing both the challenges and the beauty that come with change.
