What happens when Truth, Rage, and Purpose converge upon a metaphorical moon?
A displaced narrator must face her past to find out.
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 voice to buried secrets of the past, turning heartbreak into hope, and discovering resilience through the power of the creative arts.
Written & Performed by Diana Varco
Directed by Meridith Grundei
Produced by Jessica Lynn Johnson
RISE in SOLOFEST at Whitefire Theatre in LA!
Event Dates:
| Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 8:00 pm Pacific 10:00 pm Central 11:00 pm Eastern |