Initially developed at MASS MoCA in 2021, Maxine Lyle’s new work STEP SHOW: THE MUSICAL is a two-act theatrical production, currently in progress, that showcases African American step dance and its role in Black college life. Infusing body percussion with hip-hop, R&B, and soul, this intergenerational coming-of-age story takes a riveting ride through the world of step dance and its imprint on Black culture. STEP SHOW considers the stakes for self and community when the transference of a powerful oral and physical lineage is lost or interrupted in Black bodies and Black spaces.

Catch Maya in her first Television performance: Law & Order!

Maya performs in The Palace Theatre’s production of Bye Bye Birdie as a member of the ensemble and understudying Rosie!

Maya performs as Sasha in the play reading of Grit by Nick Malakhow during Playhouse On Park’s summer series at the Hill-Stead Museum. You can purchase tickets here!

This event has been POSTPONED due to Covid-19 safety concerns. Information about future dates and times coming soon!

To view The Hartt School’s 2020 Showcase website Click here!

Maya premiers the staged reading of “Grow” at the 15th anniversary of Goodspeed’s festival of new musicals

Maya is Nominated for The 2019 Berkshire Theater Critic’s Association Awards as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a musical for her role as Sarah in Ragtime at The Mac-Haydn Theatre.