"Rannelli’s strong, confident performance delineates the brittle nature of secrets, and the way they can spawn unintended ramifications years down the line.”
Private Parts: The Secrets We Keep
Description
Some secrets shape our lives in ways we never imagined.
Private Parts: The Secrets We Keep is a multi-award-winning, touching and thought-provoking live storytelling performance that takes audiences on a powerful journey of love, loss and hope.
Will Joanna find a path to forgiveness for herself and those she loves? Can she stop history from repeating itself?
With raw honesty, vulnerability and humour, Joanna invites audiences to reflect on their own untold stories. We all have secrets. Every one of us. Some are bigger than others.
Secret…
You don't want to miss this unforgettable show from a 12x award-winning writer and performer.
Details:
Written & Performed by Joanna Rannelli
Dramaturg & Directed by Kerry Ipema
What people are saying:
“Honest, true and necessary” – Orlando Theatre Review
“Must-see… powerfully moving” – Orlando Weekly
“Masterful storyteller” – Calgary Herald
"Rannelli’s strong, confident performance delineates the brittle nature of secrets, and the
way they can spawn unintended ramifications years down the line.” – Winnipeg Free Press
“This show is smart, funny and has a very compelling story...After a week of fringing,
this is my favorite show and I highly recommend you see it” – UMFM, Winnipeg
“Rannelli is not just an astute performer but a masterful storyteller” – Calgary Herald
“Completely capable, charming actor...There are no flaws in her performance”– Jenny
Revue, Winnipeg
“Superbly acted and so well written, you’ll end up feeling all the feels by the time you
leave, and it’s almost impossible to not have a part of this show affect you profoundly in
some capacity or another.” – Eric Wenstrom
Show Awards:
Audience Choice Award (Vancouver), Outstanding Fringe Production Nominee (Calgary), Heartstring Award (Orlando)
Sold-out runs: Vancouver, Calgary, Coquitlam
Warnings:
14+ Mature themes, sexual assault content, death, adult language.
Testimonials
“This show is smart, funny and has a very compelling story...After a week of fringing, this is my favorite show and I highly recommend you see it”
“Rannelli is not just an astute performer but a masterful storyteller”
“Completely capable, charming actor...There are no flaws in her performance”
“Joanna takes personal themes of love and belonging and bravely shares with great poignancy, revealing great strength. She rocks the stage emotionally and captivates with her vulnerability”
“Her show ‘Private Parts: The Secrets We Keep’ made me cry so hard. Beautiful and powerful, funny and touching.”
“Superbly acted and so well written, you’ll end up feeling all the feels by the time you leave, and it’s almost impossible to not have a part of this show affect you profoundly in some capacity"
“Equal parts, dark, witty and raw.”
“A mixed bag of emotions – laughed, squirmed, reminisced but was thoroughly entertained.”
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