Inside Out Underwear ~ IOU
Janelle Ranek – actor, writer, director, educator and superhero.
With over 20 original comedy shows and more than 50 unique characters, she has been part of the Twin Cities comedy scene for decades. Her long-running “Letters to Santa” series at The Bryant Lake Bowl has been a holiday tradition for nearly 25 years and her work has been called “consistently and viciously funny” by the Star Tribune.
Janelle has performed on numerous local stages including The Jungle Theater and Park Square and was a core member with Stevie Ray’s Comedy Troupe. She has written and directed numerous original works. As an educator and facilitator, she brings her expertise to classes, professional development workshops, leadership training, and artist-in-residence programs, using comedy and improv as a tool for communication and connection. She is founder of Inside Out Underwear IOU.
EXCITING NEWS! I am now teaching Improv & Storytelling classes through community education in St. Louis Park
Scan the code to register! Go to the spring & Summer 2026 May – August Catalog
*NEW ADULT IMPROV CLASSES!! Spring and Summer 2026 – St. Louis Park Community Ed
Have you wanted to try something new, get out of your comfort zone? Seen Improv and thought, “Hmm? That looks really fun, I’d like to try it!”? Do you want to improve your public speaking skills?
Improv is for you!
Taught by Janelle Ranek—actor and educator with over 30 years of performing and teaching experience. Known for her one-woman critically acclaimed comedy show “Letters To Santa” at The Bryant Lake Bowl, Janelle is now an instructor with SLP! Learn more at insideoutunderwear.com.
REGISTRTION NOW OPEN! Go to https://slp.ce.eleyo.com/
Page 14 & 15 in the catalogue!
My signature character Gloria ~ the iconic martini swilling crass old broad.
Check out Gloria with Chris Egert from KSTP MN Live! at the MN State Fair!!
https://kstp.com/special-coverage/minnesota-live/janelle-ranek-a-k-a-gloria
I created Inside Out Underwear for a couple of reasons. It’s funny and reminds me not take myself or the world too seriously. Two, the acronym IOU ~ this reminds me to give back.
This is me on the left, Janelle ~ On the right is my beautiful wife, Brenda. Below is Lady Roo Toastcrumb, our German Shepherd, she does not take good selfies.
