Performing in Orlando, Winnipeg and Edmonton in 2024
Bangs, Bobs & Banter: Confessions of a Hairstylist
Watch Nikki juggle a cast of colorful clientele as they come through her salon, confessing their saucy, sassy and scandalous hair-raising secrets, all in this one-woman comedy show! Don't miss out!
Award-winning performer, Joanna Rannelli (Private Parts: The Secrets We Keep), comes back to Orlando to debut her new solo show: Bangs, Bobs and Banter: Confessions of a Hairstylist.
Written & Performed by: Joanna Rannelli (Private Parts: The Secrets We Keep)
Dramaturg & Directed by: Kerry Ipema (Co-Writer & Performer of Six Chick Flicks)
Reviews and Awards:
"Critics’ Choice Award Best Solo Show - Comedy" - Orlando International Fringe Festival 2024
“Relatable, Real and Radiant”- Watermark, Orlando
“Impressively polished…Rannelli is a winning performer”- Orlando Weekly
“A whiz with instant characterizations…this is just a mighty fine time down at the beauty parlor.”- Orlando Sentinel
Past Reviews and Awards (Private Parts):
Sold out shows in Winnipeg and Calgary. Sold out Run in Vancouver - Fringe 2023
Audience Choice Award - Vancouver Fringe 2023
"Outstanding Fringe Production, Nominee" - Calgary Theatre Critic's Award 2023
“Both comedy and drama but be prepared for tears.”- Orlando Sentinel
“4½ Stars 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 2023
Audience Reviews:
"Character work offers a rare glimpse into the daily experience of a hair-stylist, along with glimpses into the different clients she encounters along the way. Relatable, charming, engaging" – VAS (2024 Orlando Fringe)
"She is truly a delight to watch! Funny, poignant, and very real, this relatable story is for whoever has sat in the chair at salon- a must see at Fringe this year!"
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Kayla Fischl (2023 Orlando Fringe)
“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 (2023 Orlando Fringe)
“Her show ‘Private Parts: The Secrets We Keep’ made me cry so hard. Beautiful and powerful, funny and touching.” – Yanomi Shoshinz (2023 Orlando Fringe)
“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 (2023 Orlando Fringe)
“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 (2023 Orlando Fringe)