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Janice Amaya 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.

Janice Amaya STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theater Off-Broadway Production, 2024
Chorus

[Off-Broadway]
PlayCo Off-Broadway Production, 2023
Performer


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Review Roundup: ORLANDO Opens at Signature Theatre


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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.

SoHo Shakespeare Company Presents WE, THE PEOPLE: A Multicultural Arts Night


We, The People: A Multicultural Arts Night premieres on Thursday, December 3, at 7:05 pm EST. The event will be streamed live via Zoom. Tickets are free / donation-based.

BWW Review: Queer Consciousness and Hella Life Lessons Drive BRIEF CHRONICLE, BOOKS 6-8 at Access Theater


Absurd, engaging and frequently flat-out surprising, Brief Chronicle, Books 6-8 is a tasty mouthful of downtown theater. Genders bend, time warps, roles reverse and sobriety teeters in this contemporary and contemplative ghost story from the expansive imagination of playwright Alex Borinsky and director Augustus Heagerty.

Performance Collective i am a slow tide Debuts with BRIEF CHRONICLE, BOOKS 6-8


i am a slow tide, a new performance and media collective founded by Augustus Heagerty, is set to debut with the New York premiere of Brief Chronicle Books 6-8 by Alex Borinsky.

Dixon Place Presents NEW CREATION


Dixon Place (Ellie Covan, Founding Director) presents the workshop production of New Creation, conceived and directed by Kai Chieh Tu and devised and performed by Katherine Wright, Janice Amaya, Laura Yumi Snell & Sharlee Taylor runs Thursday, February 28, 2019 and March 1 & 2, 2019 at 7:30pm for a total of three performances at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street) in Manhattan. Tickets are $18 in advance, $21 at the door. For tickets and further information please visit www.dixonplace.org or call 866-811-4111 for tickets.

Janice Amaya FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Janice Amaya next theatre project?

Janice Amaya's next show will be Orlando which opens on 4/2/2024 on Off-Broadway.

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