“ STRONG, CONFIDENT PERFORMANCE”
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS
SOLD OUT SHOWS! – WINNIPEG FRINGE 2023
SOLD OUT SHOWS! – CALGARY FRINGE 2023
“OUTSTANDING CALGARY FRINGE PRODUCTION NOMINEE”- CALGARY THEATRE CRITIC’S AWARDS 2023
Private Parts: The Secrets We Keep
A NEW WORK ON A FRINGE TOUR…ORLANDO, WINNIPEG, CALGARY & VANCOUVER!
Written and Performed by: Joanna Rannelli
(Co-Creator and Performer of The Morning After With Pam & Paula)
Dramaturg & Directed by: Kerry Ipema
(Co-Creator and Performer of Six Chick Flicks)
Joanna reveals the secrets that have fueled, fed and f***ed her!
Gravity Theatre Presents Private Parts: The Secrets We Keep. Join Joanna Rannelli in her one-
woman 60-minute, storytelling show filled with true stories from her private life as she seeks to answer:
DOES REVEALING OUR SECRETS SET US FREE?
Private Parts: The Secrets We Keep is a funny, touching and thought-provoking show that takes the audience on
a journey of love, loss and secrets. Will Joanna find a path to forgiveness and stop history from repeating itself?
We all have secrets, all of us, some are just bigger than others.
WHAT’S YOUR SECRET?
PRESS REVIEWS:
“***1⁄2 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
“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
“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
“Both comedy and drama, but be prepared for tears” – Orlando Sentinel
AUDIENCE REVIEWS:
“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” – Lisa Randal
“Her show ‘Private Parts: The Secrets We Keep’ made me cry so hard. Beautiful and powerful, funny and touching.” – Yanomi Shoshinz
“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
“A brilliant storyteller, a masterful actor and someone who will steal your heart completely, Joanna and Kerry Smyth Ipema have put together a beautiful show that you do not want to miss!” – Molly Wilson
“Equal parts, dark, witty and raw.” – Cassandra Fallon
“A mixed bag of emotions – laughed, squirmed, reminisced but was thoroughly entertained.” – Lise
“Ever go diving and not realize how deep you have gone? This show touches dark themes while leaving the audience feeling light.” – Jim Tepper
SHOW TIMES:
Friday, Sept 8th @ 6:15 PM
Saturday, Sept 9th @ 4:15 PM
Sunday, Sept 10th @ 4:30 PM
Tuesday, Sept 12th @ 8:50 PM
Thursday, Sept 14th @ 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 16th @ 6:45 PM
VENUE:
BC Ballet
1286 Cartwright Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 3R8
(Granville Island)
TICKETS:
Tickets for the show are $18 (plus $10 Fringe Membership) and can be purchased by CLICKING HERE
(Vancouver Fringe or at the Fringe Box Office).
