I'd love to describe this play as "raw" or some similar word that communicates how it cuts to the bone both in theme and dialogue -- but I feel like that betrays how tender and effortlessly funny it is, bringing a deft, bitingly-real humor to a narrative about pained people in a painful time. Its characters are in a constant war between the messiness of the real and that desperate hope for an ordered, safe world that makes sense -- and Rosenberg gets to the heart of that conflict with each line and interaction. Anyway, somebody do the play please.

An honest look at trauma, mental health and growing up that starts an important conversation. Well done.

We were looking forward to a workshop presentation of this play that was prematurely cancelled due to COVID-19. JANIE is comprised of 6 beautifully complex, female-identifying characters. In this distressing coming-of-age story, they face some of the more complicated issues plaguing our society (gun violence, eating disorders, mental health). Jan's unique voice is funny & relatable and will certainly spark important conversations. Highly recommended.