What People Are Saying About The Show
“We are thrilled to have Janice and her story on our stage”, says Off-Central Players Managing Director Alan Mohney, Jr. “Janice is an incredible, honest actor. I am grateful that we can give voice to such an amazing person and important story”.
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.
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“In this hour-long deep dive into her own awakening Janice expertly and with nuanced and often hilariously accurate eloquence picks apart the flawed and supremely feminine need to please, to support others and to never put ourselves at the top of anyone's list, let alone our own. Janice turns the tables on herself, her own perceptions, her own misplaced andmisdirected resentments and, through that, she finds her peace. My Year of Saying No is a show so well written it should be an essay on the female evolution.”
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Through humor, heartache, and poignant moments,
the play explores vulnerability as a source of
empowerment. Creneti's journey resonates with
anyone seeking to break free from the chains of
people-pleasing. In "My Year of Saying No," she
discovers the power of boundaries and the
freedom that comes from honoring her own voice.
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Last month, Creneti performed "My Year of Saying No" at the 31st Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival. "Being a part of the festival was a very rewarding experience. I firmly believe that amplifying the voices of women, particularly women of color, is a key step in healing our world, making it a place that is not only safe but supportive for everyone and so lending my skills and time to that work felt important and gratifying."
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“Creneti's story mirrors the struggles faced by many—
especially women—who grapple with societal
expectations, burnout, and the fear of disappointing
others. Through humor, heartache, and poignant
moments, the play explores vulnerability as a source of
empowerment. Audiences are invited to reflect on their
own lives and consider where they can reclaim agency.”
Broadway World, Deborah Bostock-Kelley