Maelstrom Collaborative Arts is dedicated to serving the growth of innovative artists at the borders of diverse genres, disciplines and media. They produce live performances that foster collaboration between artists and audiences and invite them into new adventurous territory.

Jeremy Paul is the founder and Executive Artistic Director of Maelstrom Collaborative Arts since 2006. Primarily working in the field of devised theater, Jeremy has led the creation of the original productions ‘Who We Used To Be’, ‘Don't Wander Off’, and ‘The Grand Celebration of the Celestial Mystery’. Jeremy has also directed the world and regional premieres of many plays in Northeast Ohio. He recently joined the faculty of the Cleveland Institute of Music as Interdisciplinary Artist in Residence.

Meredith L. King makes words and sounds collide on the stage, including work as a playwright, performer, lyricist, and composer. With Maelstrom Collaborative Arts, Meredith has created work for Short Form, Bricolage and Saturnalia in 2018. Meredith received a B.A. from Stanford University and an M.B.A from Yale University.

Jasmine A. Golphin is a filmmaker, photographer and writer from Cleveland Heights, Ohio. She has created and managed film education programs with leading nonprofits such as MyCom and the Cleveland International Film Festival for over 8 years. Her film work -which spans from documentaries to web series and feature films- has been recognized by Octavia Spencer’s Short Film competition and the Short. Sweet. Film Fest.