Janice Amaya
Latest News on Janice Amaya:
Photos: KO, Justin David Sullivan and More in Breaking the Binary Theatre 4th Annual Festival (Oct 27, 2025)
Full Cast Set For Fourth Annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival (Oct 9, 2025)
Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble's AS YOU LIKE IT Receives Funding Through NYC Women's Fund (Nov 24, 2024)
Photos: KO, Justin David Sullivan and More in Breaking the Binary Theatre 4th Annual Festival (Oct 27, 2025)
Full Cast Set For Fourth Annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival (Oct 9, 2025)
Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble's AS YOU LIKE IT Receives Funding Through NYC Women's Fund (Nov 24, 2024)
BIO
Janice is an actor, educator, and organizer based in Lenapehoking (aka New York City).
Recent theater credits: Cartography (John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, New Victory Theater, NYC), Sally Forth (Lincoln Center),Tell Them I’m Still Young (American Theater Group), Bloodworks (Ensemble Studio Theatre), A Good Farmer (American Theater Group), The Prizefighter of P.S. 217 (New Victory Theater), Your Hair Looked Great (Abrons Arts Center). Film: Patriot’s Day (Lionsgate, Dir. Peter Berg), Citywide (Fishtown Films). They hold dual MFA degrees from Harvard University and the Moscow Art Theater.
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Photos: KO, Justin David Sullivan and More in Breaking the Binary Theatre 4th Annual Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos from the Breaking the Binary Theatre's 4th annual festival which concluded on Sunday, October 26. Learn more here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos from the Breaking the Binary Theatre's 4th annual festival which concluded on Sunday, October 26. Learn more here!
Full Cast Set For Fourth Annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
Breaking the Binary Theatre has announced the complete casting for the fourth annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025
Breaking the Binary Theatre has announced the complete casting for the fourth annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble's AS YOU LIKE IT Receives Funding Through NYC Women's Fund
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 24, 2024
As You Like It, a new miniseries adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy produced by Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble, is one of 72 projects to receive funding through the NYC Women's Fund for Media, Music and Theatre.
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 24, 2024
As You Like It, a new miniseries adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy produced by Apocalyptic Artists Ensemble, is one of 72 projects to receive funding through the NYC Women's Fund for Media, Music and Theatre.
Photos: Go Inside The 2024 BREAKING THE BINARY THEATRE FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024
Check out photos from the third annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. The festival continues the groundbreaking theater company’s mission of producing work created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024
Check out photos from the third annual Breaking the Binary Theatre Festival. The festival continues the groundbreaking theater company’s mission of producing work created and developed by transgender, non-binary, and Two-Spirit+ (TNB2S+) theatre artists.
Review Roundup: ORLANDO Opens at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2024
See what the critics are saying about Orlando at Signature Theatre. Read the reviews and learn more about the production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2024
See what the critics are saying about Orlando at Signature Theatre. Read the reviews and learn more about the production.
Taylor Mac, Janice Amaya & More to Star in Sarah Ruhl's ORLANDO at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2024
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Spotlight Resident Sarah Ruhl’s Orlando, adapted from Virginia Woolf’s novel and directed by Will Davis.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2024
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Spotlight Resident Sarah Ruhl’s Orlando, adapted from Virginia Woolf’s novel and directed by Will Davis.
A.R.T. Names 2023 ACOM Cohort, Launching Learning Intensive for Arts Leaders
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023
American Repertory Theater has announced the members of the 2023 cohort of its Arts & Cultural Organizational Management (ACOM) program.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2023
American Repertory Theater has announced the members of the 2023 cohort of its Arts & Cultural Organizational Management (ACOM) program.
Deborah Hedwall, Katie Fabel, Shawn Randall, Lou Liberatore, and More Join The Cast Of Jeanne Dorsey's THE KIT: MADE BY MARTHA
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2023
Bechdel Project and Ensemble Studio Theatre will present the world premiere reading of Jeanne Dorsey's play, THE KIT: MADE BY MARTHA, directed by Jackson Gay (Transfers by Lucy Thurber - Off-Broadway Alliance Best New Play Award), on May 7th (3pm) and 8th (7pm) in New York City; part of the Alfred P. Sloan 2023 First Light Festival.
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2023
Bechdel Project and Ensemble Studio Theatre will present the world premiere reading of Jeanne Dorsey's play, THE KIT: MADE BY MARTHA, directed by Jackson Gay (Transfers by Lucy Thurber - Off-Broadway Alliance Best New Play Award), on May 7th (3pm) and 8th (7pm) in New York City; part of the Alfred P. Sloan 2023 First Light Festival.
The Parsnip Ship Announces Live Recording Of THE WILD BOAR OF CHERNOBYL By Francesca Pazniokas
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2023
The Parsnip Ship (Artistic Director/Host, Iyvon E.) announces a free in-person podcast recording of The Wild Boar of Chernobyl by Francesca Pazniokas.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2023
The Parsnip Ship (Artistic Director/Host, Iyvon E.) announces a free in-person podcast recording of The Wild Boar of Chernobyl by Francesca Pazniokas.
PlayCo's LUNCH BUNCH Extended Through Late April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2023
PlayCo has extended Sarah Einspanier’s Lunch Bunch, directed by Tara Ahmadinejad and presented with Clubbed Thumb.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2023
PlayCo has extended Sarah Einspanier’s Lunch Bunch, directed by Tara Ahmadinejad and presented with Clubbed Thumb.
Louisa Jacobson, Ugo Chukwu & More to Star in Sarah Einspanier's LUNCH BUNCH at PlayCo & Clubbed Thumb
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2023
PlayCo has announced the cast and creative team of Sarah Einspanier’s Lunch Bunch, a playful comedy surrounding a group of public defenders’ occasionally outsized emotional investment in the meals they share, directed by Tara Ahmadinejad and presented with Clubbed Thumb.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2023
PlayCo has announced the cast and creative team of Sarah Einspanier’s Lunch Bunch, a playful comedy surrounding a group of public defenders’ occasionally outsized emotional investment in the meals they share, directed by Tara Ahmadinejad and presented with Clubbed Thumb.
World Premiere of MUSHROOM by Eisa Davis to Open at People's Light This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022
People’s Light is presenting the world premiere of Mushroom, an original play from Pulitzer Prize finalist and Mare of Easttown cast member Eisa Davis. Mushroom runs September 14 through October 16 on the Steinbright Stage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2022
People’s Light is presenting the world premiere of Mushroom, an original play from Pulitzer Prize finalist and Mare of Easttown cast member Eisa Davis. Mushroom runs September 14 through October 16 on the Steinbright Stage.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of SHHHH Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2022
On Monday, January 31, the world premiere production of Shhhh, written, directed by and featuring Clare Barron, opened Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company’s Stage 2 (330 West 16th Street).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2022
On Monday, January 31, the world premiere production of Shhhh, written, directed by and featuring Clare Barron, opened Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company’s Stage 2 (330 West 16th Street).
Review Roundup: Clare Barron's SHHHH at Atlantic Theater Company
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2022
Atlantic Theater Company just celebrated opening night of Shhhh, written, directed by, and featuring Clare Barron (Pulitzer Prize finalist Dance Nation). Shhhh will run through Sunday, February 13th at Atlantic Stage 2 (330 West 16th Street).
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2022
Atlantic Theater Company just celebrated opening night of Shhhh, written, directed by, and featuring Clare Barron (Pulitzer Prize finalist Dance Nation). Shhhh will run through Sunday, February 13th at Atlantic Stage 2 (330 West 16th Street).
Photos: First Look at Atlantic Theater Company's SHHHH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2022
Atlantic Theater Company is presenting the world premiere play Shhhh, written, directed by, and featuring Clare Barron (Pulitzer Prize finalist Dance Nation). Shhhh is now in performances and will open Monday, January 31st for a limited engagement through Sunday, February 13th at Atlantic Stage 2 (330 West 16th Street).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2022
Atlantic Theater Company is presenting the world premiere play Shhhh, written, directed by, and featuring Clare Barron (Pulitzer Prize finalist Dance Nation). Shhhh is now in performances and will open Monday, January 31st for a limited engagement through Sunday, February 13th at Atlantic Stage 2 (330 West 16th Street).
SHHHH Announces New Preview and Opening Dates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2022
Atlantic Theater Company has announced that, due to an abundance of caution for the health and safety of the company and audiences, the first two performances of Shhhh on January 12 and 13 are canceled.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2022
Atlantic Theater Company has announced that, due to an abundance of caution for the health and safety of the company and audiences, the first two performances of Shhhh on January 12 and 13 are canceled.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for Atlantic Theater Company's SHHHH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2021
Shhhh will begin performances on Wednesday, January 12th and will open Monday, January 24th for a limited engagement through Sunday, February 13th, 2022, Off-Broadway at Atlantic Stage 2 (330 West 16th Street).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2021
Shhhh will begin performances on Wednesday, January 12th and will open Monday, January 24th for a limited engagement through Sunday, February 13th, 2022, Off-Broadway at Atlantic Stage 2 (330 West 16th Street).
Janice Amaya, Annie Fang, Nina Grollman & More to Star in World Premiere of Clare Barron's SHHHH Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2021
Casting has been announced for the world premiere of Shhhh, written, directed by & featuring Clare Barron. In addition to Clare Barron, Shhhh will feature Janice Amaya (Cartography), Annie Fang (Off-Broadway debut), Nina Grollman (To Kill a Mockingbird), Greg Keller (Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven), and Constance Shulman (The Rose Tattoo).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2021
Casting has been announced for the world premiere of Shhhh, written, directed by & featuring Clare Barron. In addition to Clare Barron, Shhhh will feature Janice Amaya (Cartography), Annie Fang (Off-Broadway debut), Nina Grollman (To Kill a Mockingbird), Greg Keller (Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven), and Constance Shulman (The Rose Tattoo).
Performance Space New York Announces 2021 Fall Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2021
Performance Space New York has announced its Fall 2021 Season, with new work from SHAWNÉ MICHAELAIN HOLLOWAY (Installation: October 23 - December 19, Performance: October 22, with more dates to be announced ), Dozie Kanu (Beginning October 15), and danyele (November 11-14).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2021
Performance Space New York has announced its Fall 2021 Season, with new work from SHAWNÉ MICHAELAIN HOLLOWAY (Installation: October 23 - December 19, Performance: October 22, with more dates to be announced ), Dozie Kanu (Beginning October 15), and danyele (November 11-14).
A.R.T. Announces Steering Committee for 'Creating Equal,' New Collective of Artists, Organizers, and Facilitators
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2021
American Repertory Theater has announced today the Steering Committee members of Creating Equal. Committee members include Janice Amaya (they/them); Erin Genia (she/her); Elizabeth James-Perry (she/her); Timothy Patrick McCarthy (he/him); Brisa Areli Muñoz (she/her); Brenna Nicely (she/they); Alessandra Panares (she/her); Moe Pope (he/him) & more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2021
American Repertory Theater has announced today the Steering Committee members of Creating Equal. Committee members include Janice Amaya (they/them); Erin Genia (she/her); Elizabeth James-Perry (she/her); Timothy Patrick McCarthy (he/him); Brisa Areli Muñoz (she/her); Brenna Nicely (she/they); Alessandra Panares (she/her); Moe Pope (he/him) & more.
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