Maya Paletta
Actor
Dancer
Choreographer
Coming Up Next:
Outlaw of the Arts Festival
Unraveling Bill
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble
Soldier Dancer
ONE NIGHT ONLY AUGUST 30th
Refracted Light
Eclectic Full Contact Theatre
u/s Penny
UNDERSTUDY PERFORMANCE
SEPTEMBER 10th at 7:30pm
"Long form evening based on the idea of revolution, not specifically queer revolution. This evening will still contain and multitude of art forms." - We Are Collective
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For this festival I will be performing with Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble in Unraveling Bill created by Ellyzabeth Adler. This physical theatre piece examines the echos of impact around veternan mental health and suicide. ​
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In being part of restaging this piece, the context has only infinitely evolved. Originally devised in 2012 surrounding the Iraq and Afghanistan war, today it rings with evolved poignance. Our tenuous divisive state with honor, glory, and Americana faces dire consequences. The nefarious process of recruitments and cult tactics to the military feasts insatiably on our most vulnerable members of society. Leaving people unimaginably traumatized from both the horrors of war, and the shock of returning to civilian life with no resources for transition.
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There's a reason we're staging this piece as part of works of revolution.
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I am performing on August 30th, but I strongly recommend participating in this festival any way you can! Classes are held on August 28th, and short form works will be presented August 29th. Come support revolutionary art!
"Lucy is preparing for Penny to leave for college when she discovers information that casts doubt on whether now is the right time. Before she can address her concerns, an unexpected turn of events occurs—Penny goes missing. With loss, mental health struggles, and a whirlwind of changes, the family finds itself unraveling. The question arises: How can a typical suburban family cope with these challenges without losing their sanity?"
-Eclectic Full Contact Theatre
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This script has been a refreshing return to rich dramatic work. As an artist I love working on new plays centering on human connection. This play has all of that and more. I'm especially loving the tempo of dialogue within the family. It hits a nerve reminding me precisely of how my own mother and I would fight when I was a teenager. Every character has such a visceral relationship to each other, which is an absolute treat to work as an actor. You simply can't beat good writing.
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UNDERSTUDY PERFORMANCE- SEPTEMBER 10th
Eclectic is very kind in giving all the understudies of this production a guaranteed performance September 10th at 7:30pm. Tickets are pay what you can, please contact me for more information!
Performance Dates:
August 29th- September 27th
The Edge Theatre
5451 N Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60640
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See https://www.eclectic-theatre.com/refractedlight.html for more!
Performance Dates:
August 29th-30th
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble Space
1650 W Foster Ave
Chicago IL 60640
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See https://events.humanitix.com/outlaw-of-the-arts-aug-30th for ticket information!
Queers and Fears
Yas, And! Comedy
Sketch Ensemble
"Queers and Fears is a wickedly funny sketch comedy revue where the monsters are gay, the closets have skeletons, and the only thing we have to fear is our own internalized homophobia. From cursed hookups to ghost stories about being ghosted, this spooky celebration of queer survival blends sharp satire with blood-stained glitter. Come laugh, scream, and sashay into the shadows—because in this show, pride is a scream."- Yas, And! Comedy
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This October I'm thrilled to be making my sketch debut with Yas, And! Comedy for Queers and Fears! Rehearsals are a wonderful collaborative environment. Being pushed to expand my improv and comedy writing skills is something I'm really excited about. It's going to be a wickedly good show!
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Performance Dates:
Fridays at 10pm in October
Donny's Skybox in Piper's Alley
230 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60610
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See https://www.secondcity.com/shows/chicago/queers-and-fears-chi for tickets and more!
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Meet the cast! https://sites.google.com/view/queersandfears/home/queers-fears
Toddler Hiking Club:
An Imaginative Nature Walk
Kerfuffle/Night Out in the Parks
Squirrel
"Grab your backpacks and lace up your boots - you’re invited to join Toddler Hiking Club!
Toddler Hiking Club: An Imaginative Nature Walk is an interactive walking play for very young children that takes place in and around nature play spaces and on trails. As audiences follow the trail guides, they are introduced to some friendly, silly, and musical animals who invite them to join the club through song, creative movement, and multi-sensory activities.
Toddler Hiking Club: An Imaginative Nature Walk is about experiencing nature and art while in community with others. Audiences will be invited to walk 0.1 - 0.3 of a mile. Be sure to wear appropriate walking shoes." -Kerfuffle
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After working with Northbrook Theatre's production, I'm super excited to return to Toddler Hiking Club with this Kerfuffle extension! This has been my first time working in an immersive theatre experience, so I've enjoyed the challenge. This show has me wearing multiple hats as a teaching artist, improviser, flute player, mover, and actor! Excited to get back on the trail this August performing across the city!
Performance Dates:
August 19th, 23rd, 27th, 28th - Locations and showtimes vary!​​
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See https://www.kerfuffletvy.com/nextup for more!
The One Hour Project, Project Bound Dance
Dancemaker
Short Stacks Film Festival
Earlier in July I got the chance to shoot my first ever dance on film project!! Through The One Hour Project teams of one dancer, one choreographer, and one videographer are paired to devise and shoot a dance on film project in only one hour.
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I had so much fun in this project meeting new artists and creating under a time constraint. Now since filming wrapped as quickly as it began, my hands are off the project as the videographer takes over in editing. It's a bit nerve wracking, but also fun that it was such a fast export of creativity and information in the shoot.
My film, as well as a handful of other dancemakers projects will be debuted this October at the Short Stacks Film Festival. More information will be coming soon!
Hello! I'm so glad you found my website!
My name is Maya Paletta. I am a non-union actor, dancer, choreographer, and performing artist.
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I'm a proud multi-hyphenate artist with passion for all modes of performance! I love art that pushes the boundaries of convention. In my work I strive for portraying emotionally evocative authenticity with intention.
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Through this website you will find materials of my experience as an actor, dancer, choreographer, stage combatant, and movement director.
ABOUT ME
Contact
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Thank you for reaching out!
I will respond to professional inquiries as soon as possible. Looking forward to hearing from you!
