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LILY KERRIGAN
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June 09, 2026
If you are fascinated by the craft of one-person shows, you'll appreciate this kaleidescopic moodscape of memories....
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ANONYMOUS
certified reviewer
June 09, 2026
Rise captured my attention right away! Diana drew me in with her engaging movement and her diverse characters - what an incredible talent! This show was so well done and all she had was just one chair. Her vulnerability and truth were so raw I couldn’t help but be drawn in....
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DEBORAH CORREA
certified reviewer
July 03, 2026
Blown away by the physicality and raw talent of the performance. What a journey to behold. Bravo Diana! What a powerful show about the courage to face the pain of trauma, allow space and to heal through art and agency. Wonderful show for everyone to watch and heal along with. ...
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PARIS MOON
certified reviewer
June 29, 2026
A vulnerable, moonlit journey in which Diana seamlessly embodies a multitude of characters to tell her story. Thoughtfully crafted and beautifully delivered, it is both intimate and deeply moving. ...
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TIFFANY ESTEB
certified reviewer
June 24, 2026
Beautiful show with raw emotion, a poetic dreamscape!...
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SHARI BARRETT
broadway worls los angeles and the culver city news
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June 16, 2026
See my full review on Broadway World Los Angeles.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/Review-Diana-Varco-Shares-Her-Journey-to-RISE-Above-Childhood-Rage-20260616 ...
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CARLA DELANEY
certified reviewer
June 15, 2026
Diana's show Rise is explosive and a total triumph! A powder keg of passion, humanity, and mastery in the craft of solo theater. She brilliantly reminds her audiences of the healing power of performance art as she stunningly rewrites her own destiny on stage! Set on a metaphorical moon, the audience witnesses Diana's courageous spirit RISE in what I can only call the BIGGEST BANG of solo theater I have ever seen!...
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KIMBERLY PRENTICE
certified reviewer
June 15, 2026
Diana is a master storyteller taking on some of the hardest and scariest moments of life! ...
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BONNIE HE
certified reviewer
June 14, 2026
Full of talent and raw emotion and packaged into an incredibly well-crafted performance....
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KIMLEIGH SMITH
certified reviewer
June 14, 2026
Diana is a tour de force. She draws you in from the moment she swirls on to stage! From character to character she moves flawlessly through her story digging to the depths of her wounds. From laughter to tears you are taken on a journey that we can all connect to. Can you dig deep enough to heal your wounds and live an authentic life? If you were on trial to live what would you choose to do? ...
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