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\nJanice Creneti<\/p>\n
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The Off-Central Players has launched\u00a0Think Inside the Box, designed to give time, space, and voice to artists and stories that deserve to be told but don\u2019t fit the mold of traditional theatrical offerings. The first offering is My Year of Saying No, an autobiographical, one-woman show written and performed by Janice Creneti. Check out photos below!<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udfad NEW! Tampa Theatre Newsletter<\/p>\n
Set during the COVID-19 pandemic, My Year of Saying No explores impacts of the mental health crisis, sexism, and society\u2019s rigid expectations using multimedia and multiple characters such as Patriarchy, Perfection, Zoom, Janice\u2019s Body, and COVID. This serio-comedy tracks one woman\u2019s journey to confront all that isn\u2019t working in the world, and in her life, to build a path back to herself. The production was developed with and directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring COVID lockdown, I discovered the power of saying No!\u201d says Ms. Creneti. \u201cI was in a world bent on silencing my voice and I took a stand for what really mattered to me, depression\u2019s grip weakened and joy returned. I share this discovery to pave a way for others, especially women, to reclaim their own lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are thrilled to have Janice and her story on our stage,\u201d says Off-Central Players Managing Director Alan Mohney, Jr. \u201cJanice is an incredible, honest actor. I am grateful that we can give voice to such an amazing person and important story.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ms. Creneti is an award-winning actor and director with four decades of experience. She has appeared in over 100 productions, including live theater, TV, and film. She began her journey of personal storytelling with Powerstories Theater of Tampa. It taught her to deeply embrace and leverage theater as a vehicle for social change.<\/p>\n
Performance dates are April 25 & 26 and May 2 & 3 (Saturdays at 5:00 p.m., Sundays at 3:00 p.m.).<\/p>\n
The Off-Central Players\u2019 intimate 43-seat black box theatre is located in the heart of St. Petersburg\u2019s Grand Central District at 2260 1st Ave N., St. Petersburg, FL 33712.<\/p>\n
\nJanice Creneti<\/p>\n
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\nJanice Creneti<\/p>\n
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\nJanice Creneti<\/p>\n
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\nJanice Creneti<\/p>\n
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