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Maraya Performing Arts is dedicated to uplifting and enriching the lives of youth and adults by building confident, committed, and creative performers through professional performance opportunities and high quality training programs.

Maraya brings communities together, encouraging engagement and understanding, and provides a safe space for learning and creative expression.

Additionally, Maraya builds talent and serves as a bridge to professional careers,

fostering inclusion and diversity in our staff and performers, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and Neurologically Diverse individuals. Our multi-cultural programs, productions, and training classes showcase this diversity.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:

Triple Threat Training in Singing, Dancing, and Acting for Youth
Acting Fundamentals Classes for Youth
Adult Dance + Fitness Classes; Ballet and GROOV3 (cardio hip hop)
Youth Theatre Musical Productions
Commissioned Works by our Professional Company: Original Dance Theatre Shows/Productions + Entertainment for Hire
Professional Development and Career Coaching for Emerging Artists
Merit Based Scholarships for Youth

YOUR PATHWAY TO THE SPOTLIGHT BEGINS HERE!

PROFESSIONAL STAGE & TV CONNECTIONS:

MARAYA has access to a professional network of working industry professionals from the entertainment industry including Broadway and Hollywood.

MARAYA's professional teaching artist staff includes working profesional artists including those with certifications, fine arts degrees and advanced degrees - ensuring that you are receiving the best quality training.

Photo on Left: Hollywood TV and Film Actor, Vincent Rodriguez III (CW's "Crazy Ex Girlfriend" and Amazon Prime "With Love," Voice Over Actor, "Mortal Kombat."

Photo Below: 16-year old Maraya Student, Professional SAG-AFTRA Actor, Romi Herrada as seen on Paramount + "My Dream Quinceanera." Romi is also a print model and voiceover artist featured in n Disney Pixar's "Win or Lose" Photo Credit: Beto Soto

Valerie Hash, Parent

Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director

“Maraya Performing Arts has been my son's home away from home. He adores his instructors and has found his tribe.

His personality has shined. The team has brought out talents in him I never knew he had!

Thanks for providing a welcoming and inclusive environment to thrive.”

Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director

"Maraya Performing Arts is the newest gem to grow from the soil of San Diego's South Bay. With an unwavering commitment to equity, inclusion, and access in arts education, Maraya celebrates the vast diversity in the community that they serve. This organization will be an asset to not only the students themselves, but to the community as a whole by providing an artistic home and a safe haven for people of all generations to nurture individuality and creativity in a supportive and disciplined environment."

FOR YOUTH + ADULTS BUILDING CONFIDENT, COMMITTED, CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS

Building confident, committed, and creative performers!

YOUR PATHWAY TO THE SPOTLIGHT BEGINS HERE!

PROFESSIONAL STAGE & TV CONNECTIONS:

"my son's home away from home" - VALERIE HASH, Parent

Valerie Hash, Parent

Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director

Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director

Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director

Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director

Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director