Above Photo of:
Broadway Bound Student, Sol Tan with Vincent Rodriguez III (CW's "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," Voice over actor "Mortal Kombat" Broadway Tours of "Xanadu" and "Hunchback of Notre Dame").
Building confident, committed, and creative performers!
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 training in the creative and performing arts.
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 classes showcase this diversity.
Come by and visit our studio and training academy and/or check out our upcoming performances, workshops, and events.
We look forward to welcoming you to the MARAYA. Fam!
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
"This studio exudes talent!" Noelani, Parent
YOUR CHILD's PATHWAY TO THE SPOTLIGHT BEGINs HERE!
STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES:
Left Photo: Maraya Students with Grammy-Award winning artist, CIARA for the magazine cover and music video for Numero Netherlands. Photo: Tyler Kenny
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
"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
“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
Jacole Kitchen, La Jolla Playhouse Casting Director
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."