About the Project
What happens when Truth, Rage, and Shame meet 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 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 Jessica Lynn Johnson
Content warning: Contains discussion of potentially distressful themes including but not limited to child abuse, alcohol use, religion, sexual assault, and strong language
Learn More at dianavarco.com/rise---solo-play.html
Production Team
