With a passion for musicals Janelle has performed the lead role of Milly in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (for which she was nominated for a CAT Award) as well as lead and supporting roles in many other theatre productions including Les Miserables (Fantine Cover/Ensemble), Cats (2007) (Exotica), Oliver!, Tarantara Tarantara (Rose Hervey) all for Canberra Philharmonic, Kiss Me Kate (Lois/Bianca), Eurobeat (Estelle LaCroix) for Phoenix, Titanic – The Musical (Kate Murphy), Return to the Forbidden Planet (Satellite Sister) for Supa Productions, Department of Heaven (Eve/Cleopatra) for Sevenonesix and Chicago (Sassy Sinner) for Free Rain.

Janelle’s more recent performances include the role of Grizabella in Free Rain’s Cats and as a soloist in both Jazz Garters IV and Showtune both for Canberra Repertory. In 2015 Janelle will appear in Mary Poppins, again with Free Rain followed by Jesus Christ Superstar - the Arena Spectacular at The AIS in June.

She has a background in music and acting including live bands, jingles, corporate DVDs, TV commercials, short films, voiceovers and has worked for the past 8 years as an improv actor for the ANU and the Canberra University.

Janelle trained at Screenwise in Sydney under the watchful eye of Founder/CEO Denise Roberts (GP, Packed to the Rafters, Mrs Biggs, Blood Brothers) and has been lucky enough to have worked with some brilliant people including Director Benjamin Mathews (Emily, Deadbeat Dads), Actor George Spartels (Packed to the Rafters, Neighbours, Play School), Dialect Coach Jennifer White (J. Edgar, The Hunter, Bikie Wars), and Director Stephen Wallace (Blood Oath, For Love Alone, Turtle Beach). She is currently studying singing with Leisa Keen with whom she also performs in O Christmas Trio.