Am I Willing to Die for This Job? | Janice Creneti on the Power of "No"
"Martyrdom is encouraged," says Janice Creneti, reflecting on her years in the Florida school system. When the pandemic hit and a life-threatening diagnosis followed, Janice realized the system wouldn't save her—she had to save herself. In this episode, we sit down with Janice to discuss her solo show, "My Year of Saying No," playing at The Off Central Players (St. Pete) from April 25th to May 3rd. We dive into the "human heartbeat" of the pandemic, the grueling process of playing 20 charact...
"Martyrdom is encouraged," says Janice Creneti, reflecting on her years in the Florida school system. When the pandemic hit and a life-threatening diagnosis followed, Janice realized the system wouldn't save her—she had to save herself.
In this episode, we sit down with Janice to discuss her solo show, "My Year of Saying No," playing at The Off Central Players (St. Pete) from April 25th to May 3rd. We dive into the "human heartbeat" of the pandemic, the grueling process of playing 20 characters (including "Patriarchy" and "Zoom"), and why perfectionism is actually a handmaiden to the powers that be.
In this episode:
The moment Janice realized she was an "over-giver" hitting a wall.
How the Off Central’s "Think Inside the Box" series is creating a vital incubator for local "grit" theater.
Turning collective trauma into a tight 60-minute theatrical exorcism.
Tickets & Info: https://theoffcentral.com/think-inside-the-box