Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders
Saltwater Performing Arts believes that every child has the potential to be a leader or a positive force in society.
Community Outreach
Saltwater Performing Arts believes that all families and children deserve the opportunity to discover their full potential through programs that engage the entire community.
Fosters Diversity & Inclusiveness
Saltwater Performing Arts believes in the value of every individual and that diversity and inclusion creates a global understanding of the importance of acceptance.
Building a Culture of Arts
Saltwater Performing Arts believes that providing a cultural education develops passion, creativity, imagination, and confidence which are critical for coping with society's challenges.
Core Values
Mission
The mission of Saltwater Performing Arts, formerly St. Marys Children’s Theatre, is to provide a performing arts education that inspires and enhances the cultural life of the coastal communities of southeast Georgia and northeast Florida by offering a stimulating, creative and supportive outlet to children and youth, families and the community, helping them build self-confidence and character, while developing self-expression, independence, and responsibility.
Vision
We envision a theatre program where young people are inspired, challenged and driven to contribute to community and to be a leader in today’s world. We strive to develop the full potential of young people as members of the community, enhance the quality-of-life component with expanded exposure to the arts, and achieve the highest possible standards of theatre through artistic excellence.
Whose Who
Marci McCosh
Executive Director

Megan Kaufman
Founder & President

Lisa Allen
Vice-President
Jan Shiff
Director of Operations

Board
of Directors
