Composer and Sound Designer
For Theatre Aquarius: Casey and Diana (debut)
Other Theatre: At the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre: The Lehman Trilogy, among men (with TPM), Burning Mom, Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes, Trouble in Mind, Orlando. 2022/23 National Mentorship Program. At Prairie Theatre Exchange: The Year of Magical Thinking
Training: B.Mus (Jazz Performance) Brandon University, School of Music
Etc.: Ashley is a 2024 ThisGen Design Fellow.
Ashley Au (she/they) is a Winnipeg-based bassist, composer, sound artist, arranger and queer creative. A multifaceted musician, Ashley specializes in the upright and electric basses – performing, touring and recording extensively. As a composer and sound artist, Ashley’s work can be found behind various theatre and dance productions in the city. Current and past projects include work with Weakerthans frontman John K. Samson; composer/trumpeter Chuck Copenace; and Polaris Prize-nominated hip-hop outfit Super Duty Tough Work. As a composer, Ashley has had work commissioned and performed nationally and internationally. She has most recently had work premiere at the Senate of Canada in Ottawa as well as had work exhibited in London, UK.
Instagram: @radiowafer
Website: www.ashleyau.com