Meet Yae Stratton, The Chief of Seamless Flow

Yae Stratton

Some artists live to shine in the spotlight, but others were born to build it. Yae Stratton is the latter, a master of quiet power, precision, and poetic alignment. As Chief of Performance and Promotions for the Jasai Theater Festival, Yae carries a dream larger than applause. Her vision is to craft a sanctuary where voices long silenced are given the space, and the stage, to rise.

With over 20 years of experience in the world of performance, Yae understands the sacred weight of storytelling. Acting has shaped her life like a sculptor with clay, but it is her reverence for preparation, and her fierce commitment to excellence, that truly set her apart. She sees art not just as a moment but as an ecosystem, where the audience’s emotional journey is tended to with care from first contact to final curtain.

What draws Yae to this festival is more than the art itself, it is the soul of it. The inclusivity. The generational healing. The chance to co-create something that resonates deeply in and beyond Philadelphia. To her, this festival is proof that community theater can be both exquisite and equitable, bold and accessible.

Yae’s artistry is matched by her strategic mind. She does not just dream, she builds. She understands that to amplify marginalized narratives, one must also master the mechanics, production, planning, and promotion. Her role is not just to support the cast, but to ensure that every performer arrives to the stage as their most prepared, powerful self.

This year, she is set on helping transform Secrets into a theatrical experience that lives long after the lights dim. With vision in her eyes and legacy in her heart, Yae Stratton is laying down the tracks for something unforgettable.

She is the framework behind the fire, the presence that shapes presence, the dreamer who dares to make room for everyone’s truth.

Witness the power of Yae's production capability for yourself.

Purchase your ticket to Secrets here.