Maryanne and her little life

Sometimes I remember I have free will. Mistakes Good stories generally follow.

  • Maryanne Boaz started her career in California's Bay Area in a wide array of theatrical productions—from musical theater and opera to devised pieces and Shakespeare— she was eager to absorb and contribute to the vibrant theater community. Her time in California was primarily spent at Cinnabar Theater and Roustabout Theater, where she worked in both their professional ensemble and apprentice training programs. Notably, Maryanne was honored as a "Musical Theater Finalist" at The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival.

  • In 2021, Maryanne moved to Chicago to attend CCPA at Roosevelt University where she discovered a home to bring stories to life. The rigorous curriculum and supportive mentors fueled her passion for writing and directing. In 2022, she shared her first original production, Who We Are, in a workshop at CCPA; delving into generational trauma exploring the history and shaping of flawed parents, Who We Are sparked a new life to share her words and take leadership. That year, Maryanne went on to produce and direct large ensemble cabarets, including The Heartbreak Cabaret, a staged reading of John Maclay’s new play, Lily and the Pirates. 

    Through the summer of 2023, Maryanne wrote and co-composed with Elizabeth Boaz Jenny; a New Musical, questioning what keeps a family together through the trials of imperfect human emotion and grief. Maryanne produced and directed a staged reading and a full workshop in March 2024; Maryanne worked hard to collaborate with student actors, artists, and designers to breathe life into this piece. From there, Jenny; a New Musical went on to the Chicago Musical Theatre Festival with Steppenwolf and Kokandy Productions.

  • Currently, Maryanne’s in the midst of a workshop for her newest play, Sequential Chaos, performing at the Miller Studio Theatre April 25th and 26th.

    Up next, Maryanne is looking forward to a staged reading of a brand new piece, When I Meet her, in July of 2025.

    Maryanne continues to evolve as an artist, driven by resilience storytelling and a dedication to cultivating impactful theater experiences. 

Who am I?

Great question.

While initially stuck, I want to dedicate space to the human behind the artist; while my creative work is a significant part of who I am, it doesn't encompass my entire identity.

The intimate and mundane aspects of my life are what truly encompass me, and so please enjoy some small ordinary bits that make up my life; I love redwood trees, I can open any jar, I eat lemons like an orange, I inhale black coffee, I made an adult man cry (accidentally) when I worked as a Jungle Cruise Skipper at Walt Disney World, and I take out my stress in baking.