JANET RODGERS
Theatre Artist • Writer • Actor • Workshop Leader
Writing/Performing
Janet Rodgers as Eleanor Roosevelt
Tea with Eleanor Roosevelt and Me is a timely portrayal of Eleanor Roosevelt as she navigates the twists and turns of an early life on her road toward becoming Mother of the World. Written and performed by award winning performing artist, Janet Rodgers, this inspirational and heartwarming performance takes the audience on a journey as Eleanor faces her fears and her critics with determination, courage – and even a bit of humor.
Janet Rodgers as Irene Gut
GUT. This riveting true story of Irena Gut, a young Catholic Polish girl who risked everything to save countless Jewish lives during WW2. At the end of the war when Poland was taken over by the Soviets, these Jewish men and women, saved her. It is a story of love, compassion, courage and human respect.
Moving between narration (prose) and poetic form GUT was adapted from Irena Gut Opdyke’s autobiography, In My Hands. Since 2019, Ms. Rodgers has performed the piece in libraries, churches, synagogues and theatres on both the east and west coasts and most recently in Mexico.
"Theater changes hearts, that secret place where we all truly live. The world needs artists more than ever to remind us what truth, beauty and kindness really are." T. McNally
Acting and Singing with Archetypes
During her long career in theatre as Director, Actor, Teacher, Dialect Coach and Writer, Janet Rodgers has continued to be devoted to the highest principles of the art of theatre.
Acting and Singing with Archetypes
Her work with Frankie Armstrong has been a major focus of her research, writing and workshops. The book that she co-wrote with Frankie Armstrong, Acting and Singing with Archetypes, is a guide for artists of all disciplines who wish to expand their palate of creative artistic choices. Janet is available for guest residences at theatres and universities.