Producer and Musician
Brief info
Amin Sheykhi is a producer and musician working across theatre and performance in Iran and Canada. Trained as a setar player, his musical practice informs a producing approach grounded in rhythm, listening, and collaboration. He has performed as a musician in multiple theatre productions, contributing live and composed music that bridges Iranian musical traditions with contemporary performance contexts.
As a producer, Amin has supported the development and presentation of new work, with a particular focus on interdisciplinary and diasporic theatre. His producing credits include Terrace (Toronto), Presence of an Absence, and Far-Flung Peoples, where he has worked closely with artists from development through production, managing logistics, coordination, and creative support.
Amin’s work is shaped by a commitment to collaborative process, cultural specificity, and care-based production practices. Moving between music and producing, he brings a nuanced understanding of performance-making that prioritizes both artistic integrity and sustainable working environments.