Upcoming Solo Shows

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.

• “the BIGGEST BANG of solo theater I have ever seen” – Audience review
• “tour-de-force solo show” – BroadwayWorld.com
• “one artist’s extraordinary act of vulnerability” – GiaOnTheMove.com

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

Content warning: Contains discussion of potentially distressful themes including but not limited to child abuse, alcohol use, religion, sexual assault, and strong language