Minoo Nobahari

Who am I?

ACTOR & DIRECTOR
Active in theatre and cinema.

I am a performing artist, actor, and director who works with the body, voice, emotion, and silence as primary tools of expression.

I create work at the intersection of theatre, cinema, movement, and storytelling. In my practice, the body carries memory, the voice holds wounds, and silence often speaks louder than dialogue. I am drawn to characters who exist in tension with power, repression, identity, and freedom—characters that are layered, contradictory, and deeply human.

In my work, form and meaning are inseparable. In performance, I focus on intentional minimalism, precise physical expression, and an honest presence on stage. For me, acting is not simply appearing in a film or a play; it is a confrontation with truth, memory, and what resists being spoken.

I live and work in Toronto, where part of my artistic practice is dedicated to creating and performing works that connect human experience with awareness and reflection.

For me, art is a way of keeping meaning alive.

What's new?

A Special Theatrical Performance for Children: Ms. Shaparak

A Persian-Language Children’s Play in Toronto: Shaparak Khanom
This delightful theatrical performance in Persian is specially designed for Farsi-speaking children and their families in Toronto. It will be staged on May 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, 2025 at Glendon Theatre, with multiple showtimes available.

In this enchanting story, a group of creatures is trapped underground—until Shaparak (the butterfly) sets out to show them the sunlight and the wonders of a real garden.

Featuring live music and traditional Iranian performance elements, this play is a magical experience for both children and their parents.

 

Summary of artistic activities

2025-2026

As the project has not yet been completed, and out of respect for the production process and creative boundaries, further details regarding the film, including its narrative, cast, and visual material, cannot be shared at this stage.

2025

In 2025, I acted in the play “Prometheus in Evin” directed by Hossein Afsahi in Toronto. This play, which is one of the plays by Iraj Jannati Ataei, was very well received by those interested in the performing arts.

2025

In 2025, I acted in the play “Shaparak Khanum” directed by Hossein Afsahi in Toronto. The play was written by Bijan Mofid, and we tried to immortalize this work with a successful performance.

2025

This Iranian dance performance was created and presented as part of a collective cultural event honoring International Women’s Day, alongside fellow Iranian artists in Toronto.

2024

In 2024, I acted in the short film “Silent”, directed by Xuchen Bai in Toronto. This dialogue-free film emphasized the importance of cherishing loved ones before it’s too late.

2022,2024

I immigrated to Canada in 2022 and 2024 and began studying in the field of creativity in the arts and was successful in completing my studies in this field.

MY JOURNEY ACROSS PERFORMANCE, EDUCATION, AND CREATION

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I am a graduate of the Bachelor of Creative Arts program at Yorkville University in Toronto, a field of study designed to prepare artists for creative leadership roles within the arts and cultural industries.

The program extended beyond academic training, focusing on the development of an interdisciplinary perspective, the ability to lead artistic projects, professional collaboration, …

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ArtDala is an educational space for those who seek not only to learn art, but to truly understand it.
A place where cinema, theatre, painting, and personal growth come together.
Art history, critical analysis, art therapy, and awareness exist side by side.

At ArtDala, art is a tool for understanding the human experience.
Not just for seeing, but for seeing oneself and the world more deeply.

CURRENT FOCUS

I am currently rehearsing for an English-language theatre production titled About Women, written and directed by Hossein Afshahi.

The work is a free adaptation of selected texts by Dario Fo and Franca Rame, and explores the inner worlds, lived experiences, and unspoken narratives of women.

About Women will be presented on March 8, 2026, in recognition of International Women’s Day, at Palmerston Library Theatre in Toronto.