Jalina McClain, Executive Director of Superior Arts Youth Theater, has been working in the theater field since 2008. She received her B.S. in theatre and entertainment arts & media production and new technology from Northern Michigan University in 2013. Jalina enjoys making theatre in the Marquette Community. Prior to her role with SAYT, she was involved in many arts projects throughout the community collaborating with organizations like Lake Superior Theatre, Marquette Senior High School, Westwood High School, Marquette Area Public Schools, Marquette Regional History Center, and the Forest Roberts Theatre. Jalina has worked throughout the Upper Peninsula and in the Chicago area as a designer, manager, and technician. Jalina’s recent directing credits include SAYT’s Legally Blonde Jr. (2019), Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. (2018), Peter Pan (2018), Shrek the Musical Jr. (2017).

Superior Arts Youth Theater (SAYT) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization located in Marquette, MI serving the central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Formerly known as the Marquette Arts and Culture Center Youth Theatre (2001-2011) and Lake Superior Youth Theatre (2011-2015). SAYT camps and productions are open to youth ages 3-18. They produce a series of performances each year ranging from variety shows and community event performances to full productions at the historic Kaufman Auditorium, Northern Michigan University’s Forest Roberts Theater, and the Lake Superior Theater Boathouse.

SAYT is working to make sure we are a welcoming space for peoples of all ability, race, ethnicity, economic status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Programming includes need-based financial aid, ADA compliant rehearsal and performance spaces with all-gender restrooms, and a staff happy to work with families to meet participants’ individual physical, learning, and social needs. If there are ways we can be more welcoming to your family, please let us know at [email protected]. 

 Links:

http://saytheater.org/

https://www.facebook.com/saytheater/

https://www.instagram.com/saytmqt

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