Molly Maslak
Puppetry | Content Design | Writing
I’m Molly and I make things.
I am an artist, and I wear a lot of hats: puppeteer, designer, writer, actor, creative collaborator.
With 10+ years of experience in multimedia storytelling across theatre, puppetry, creative writing, and film, I have found that each of these disciplines endlessly and delightfully overlap. My experience has taught me how to tell stories across mediums, and work with others to tell theirs, too.
I want my work to make you feel things. I do this by modeling and encouraging empathy through honest and authentic storytelling. I am especially passionate about exploring how story and design can intersect to elicit feeling and create sacred moments of connection.
As I evolve as an artist, I am continuously seeking ways to collaboratively tell beautiful stories across mediums. I have worked with theatre artists, filmmakers, puppeteers, arts organizations and ad agencies across southern California to tell evocative, meaningful stories through thoughtful collaboration.
There’s lots I can do, but still more I can learn. I especially love working with people and organizations who share my values: empathy, inclusivity, creativity and vulnerability.
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My Services
Puppetry
Graphic & Content Design
Writing
“I am impressed by her talents as an actress, her entrepreneurial impulses and her excellent writing skills. She works hard and has an innate drive and personal integrity. I would work with her in any capacity, anytime and anywhere. I recommend her without reservation.”
Liz Shipman, MCIT Studio
“Molly is wonderfully creative, intelligent, communicative, empathetic, and hard-working. I had the privilege of working with her for 4 years and she exceeded all expectations. She treated my business as her own through her reliability, responsibility, and professionalism. Molly has an amazing ability to remain positive, calm, and patient through challenges. She is proactive and seeks to improve her work, her environment, and herself. She is adaptable and flexible, truly listens, anticipates the needs of those around her, and exudes warmth and genuine care. Molly is a rare find and I encourage anyone who has the opportunity to work with her to take it!”
Anne Briggs, Living Roots Preschool
“Molly is my go-to collaborator in all things creative. As a writer, actor, artist, and human being, there is no one I'd rather see a vision come to life with. She is truly a visionary and anyone who has the pleasure of working with her can consider themself lucky.”
Connor Sullivan, Bacon & Eggs Media
“Collaborating with Molly is a wonderful experience. As a writer, Molly has terrific instincts for crafting stories. She understands narrative structure and how to apply it to create compelling works.”
Lindsey Roth, Ramo Law PC
“It has been a pleasure to know her, help her in her art, and receive her help in kind. A truly lovely and special woman whose many talents make me smile ear to ear.”
Tania Yager, Twisted Heart Puppetworks
I’ve been fortunate to work with:
