Upcoming & Current Events
Descendants The Musical
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) and in partnership with KIPP Adelante!
March 4-6 & March 11-13
Presented as a site specific work on the KIPP Adelante Campus
"At its core, Descendants is a musical about empathy, tolerance, and acceptance. The hope is that this show can be a reminder that no matter where we come from, we are better together."
Maraya Performing Arts Production/Artistic Team
Director & Choreographer: Anjanette Maraya-Ramey
Assistant Director: José Barba
Musical Director: Jerrica Ignacio
Co-Musical Director: Matt Ignacio
Director of Operations & Programs: Aisha Reddick
Director of First Impressions: Keyonté Harper
KIPP Adelante Team
Director of Operations: Allicia Martinez
Director of Community Partnerships: Andrew Simmerman
Cast
- Ava Mendoza (Mal)
- Kaylanie Ramirez (Evie)
- Jaydn Washington (Jay)
- Da'mari Johnston (Carlos)
- Sydney Hagler (Maleficent)
- Viviana Lavasanipour-Martinez (Grimhilde a.k.a. Evil Queen, Isle Ensemble)
- Johnpaul Barba (Jafar, King Beast)
- Tiffani Van (Cruella De Vil, Coach)
- AJ Gange (Ben)
- Zoe White (Queen Belle)
- Evelynn Henson (Fairy Godmother)
- Stella Rodriguez (Jane)
- Julian Pesqueira (Chad)
- Nyleen Green (Audrey)
- Eddie Gange (Doug)
- Saniyah Maureedullah (Ms. Maurice)
- McKinley Ellison (Snow White)
- Thomas Bloom Smiley-Cirello (Isle Ensemble, Smitten Kid 1)
- Aleighna Mendoza (Auradonian 2, Coronation Crowd 2)
- Desiree Jankowski (Coronation Crowd 3)
Past Events
Block By Block
Maraya Performing Arts World Premiere Dance Theater Musical Traveling Throughout San Diego’s City Parks
“Block by Block” is a world premiere site-specific dance theatre musical by Director and Choreographer, Anjanette Maraya-Ramey and her company, Maraya Performing Arts. Commissioned by the San Diego Parks Foundation as part of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s “Summer for All of Us” initiative, this original piece encourages youth and families to “Come Play Outside.”
This dynamic and entertaining piece will be performed at various city park locations in historically marginalized neighborhoods throughout San Diego county. Professional local artists perform live music, spoken word poetry, and a fusion of dance styles including ballet, contemporary, hip hop, and breaking.
The show utilizes the concept of a traveling circus as a metaphor to depict diverse individual personal identities and the intersection of how a shared experience like a global pandemic can unite seemingly disparate individuals together to create something magical.
Production/Artistic Credits:
- Chandra R.M. Anthenill (Production Stage Manager)
- Kevin Anthenill (Production Manager/Technical Director)
- Shandon Campbell (Music Producer)
- Dyno Corrales (BBoy Choreographer)
- Alexis Ellis-Alvarez (ASM/Dresser)
- Monique Gaffney (Dramaturg)
- Jessica Harris (Costume Design)
- Wilfred Paloma (Assistant Director, Lyricist, & Maraya Executive & Artistic Associate) Viviana Peji (Director’s Assistant)
- Anjanette Maraya-Ramey (Concept Design/Creative Director/Director/Choreographer, Maraya Founder, CEO & Artistic Director)
- Matthew Ramey (General Manager)
- Olivia Popejoy (Electronic Music Composer)
- Lauren Garces(PR/Marketing)
- Angelica Cardona(Dramaturg Assistant)
Company Credits:
- Chad (River) Adapon (Mime)
- Megan Donaldson (The Tightrope Walker)
- Jaden Guerrero (Clown - Musician)
- Dakota Ringer (Clown - Musician)
- Michael Lusung (Mime)
- Sutheshna Mani (Co-Ringmaster)
- Kara Nepomuceno (The Tattooed Lady)
- Andrew Paiva(Co-Ringmaster)
- Genel Querido (The Acrobat)
- Odessa Uno (The Magician)
Towards Belonging
A La Jolla Playhouse Commission.
Playing Now
Towards Belonging is a powerful dance film with original spoken-word poetry and music. Choreographer Anjanette Maraya-Ramey and her company Maraya Performing Arts create a deeply moving piece that unapologetically acknowledges systemic racism, with an urgent call to act and create change. Filmed at the Arts Park @ Chollas Creek, home to Writerz Blok, this love letter to Southeastern San Diego shares the joys and challenges of the neighborhood through evocative narrative, graffiti art and movement, while shattering biases and celebrating the deep pride, culture and history of the region.
Produced in association with the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation’s Arts Park @ Chollas Creek.
Friday, May 7, 2021
Ryan ‘Reveal’ Casicas is an internationally renowned B-boy & Hip-Hop Dancer whose career spans 28 years. His B-boy/Dance affiliation is with: Killafornia, Rock Force, Footsoulgers & Rythmbugz. B-Boy Reveal has performed and won numerous 1st place B-Boy Championships nationally and internationally. He has also toured in shows with Black Eyed Peas, Common, Wu-Tang, Eminem and Beyonce to name a few. He is a highly sought after judge and teacher and we are so honored and humbled to have him teach a master class at Maraya Performing Arts!
Be About It
November 14th
A Facebook Live concert with local artists and performers highlighting Southeastern San Diego nonprofits.
Sine Kwento
November 14th
Social Distancing, Outdoor Event at Bonita Museum!