About the Show

Part stand-up, part confession, part exorcism on live TV.

In Killing Janet, a Nigerian-American woman sets out to kill her missionary-given name in front of a live studio audience. What begins as a confessional spirals into a feverish game show where faith, identity, and assimilation battle for control. Through biting humor, Yoruba myth, and multimedia spectacle, Omalolu Fiki transforms the stage into a surreal collision of church, therapy, and television.

At once hilarious, unsettling, and deeply human, Killing Janet is a ritual of unmasking that asks what must die for a woman to finally live.

Cast & Creative Team Written and Performed by: Omalolu Fiki Directed by: Leslie Meisel Produced by: Inumidun Inc. Co-Produced by: Samali Tenzira Nangalama / Rebel Rebel Productions LLC

About the Reading This work-in-progress reading offers audiences an intimate look at the newest iteration of Killing Janet as it moves toward its 2026 New York City Fringe premiere. Audience feedback is warmly encouraged through brief post-show conversations or written reflections. Your insight helps shape the next evolution of this bold and ever-transforming solo work.