Janet Borrus

Janet Borrus is an actress, writer and teaching artist. Her film credits include Akeelah And The Bee, Bellyfruit, and the upcoming Vox Box production Ron And Laura Take Back America. Janet has appeared as a variety of moms, social workers and lawyers on episodic television shows and toured the country in The Ramona Roses, her award-winning solo tribute to the girls of Ramona Opportunity School. Other favorite stage credits include Gallery for VOX BOX, Joe And Betty, The Heidi Chronicles, Party Mix by Justin Tanner and Gang Of Girls by Gina Wendkos. Janet's screenwriting credits include Bellyfruit (Showtime) Undercover Crew, and Zombie Love. She has developed and taught theater and writing curricula for the LAUSD, (Out)laws and Justice, The Unusual Suspects, and Shakespeare Unbound. Janet currently teaches creative writing with Vox Box at Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock. She is the proud mom of Maya and adoring wife of Chris.