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Darkly comedic. Existential. Explosive – Rise is a solo play told through 20 characters – exploring artistic risks and rewards, the roots of addiction, power of Denial, and rising to one’s Purpose in spite of it all.

Written in rhyme, this ground-breaking next work by playwright/performer Diana Varco (Shattered), gives an unapologetic, vulnerable and charged peak into a rarely talked about experience – foster care.

Rise calls the viewer to dive deep into the very concept of rage, judgment and self-sabotage – to find hope in moments that hurt us the most and resilience in the smallest parts of ourselves.

Written & Performed by Diana Varco
Directed by Meridith Grundei
Produced by Soaring Solo Studios – Jessica Lynn Johnson & Heather Dowling

60min | Content warning: Distressing topics, strong language | 18 Age Recommendation

RISE LISTING INFORMATION

Dates / Times: (60min – no intermission)

• Tuesday, June 9th – 5:30pm PT
• Saturday, June 13th – 6:30pm PT
• Sunday, June 14th – 12:00pm PT

Venue: The Actor’s Company (The Other Space), 916 N. Formosa Ave, LA 90046

Tickets: $18 general

Ticketing link: https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/14443

Diana Varco

website: https://www.dianavarco.com/

social media: https://www.instagram.com/dianavarco/

Meridith Grundei

website: https://www.meridithgrundei.com/

social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meridith/

Soaring Solo Studios: 

website: https://www.soaringsolostudios.com/

social media: https://www.instagram.com/soaringsoloartist/

Hashtags for Rise:

#soloshow #soloartist #risethesoloplay #shatteredsupporters #shatteredtheshow #dianavarco