Inspire. Empower. En-light-en
Through performance, public speaking, and workshop presentations -- I apply lessons learned in improv and theatre to help people find a sense of play with life's experiences, cultivate self-compassion, and discover joy in just about anything: from everyday moments to extraordinarily difficult experiences.
MEET DIANA
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Performance | Public Speaking | Workshop Presentations
Performance
People live through extraordinary experiences.
Through performances of my two solo plays Shattered and Rise, I craft meaningful conversations around resilience, mental health and the power of the human spirit.
Public Speaking
Being human is hard.
I use improv-inspired ideas to help people manage their mindset, expand personal growth, and embrace empowerment with joy,
Workshop
Presentations
The solo theatre journey can be long without a road map.
I help fellow theatre artists to learn from my experiences - the ups, downs and everything in-between.
Strengthen your self-producing expertise with my workshops!
NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Diana Varco
An improvisor, storyteller and solo theatre artist turned mental health advocate.
For years I walked in silence, until I discovered the courage to finally tell my story of resilience and recovery -- through solo performance! I wrote and performed my solo show Shattered (2017) -- followed by Rise (2023).
Both multi-character, one-person shows I use to breakdown stigma, build compassion and cultivate joy through the power of the creative arts.
Now, I deliver content -- for solo theatre artists, solopreneurs, and innovative individuals -- that invites people to discover a sense of play with life’s experiences (even the heavy ones), embrace innate resilience through improv-inspired ideas and find fun along the way.
ONLINE LEARNING
Solo Theatre Guidance
Maintaining momentum as a creative entrepreneur can be challenging.
In my workshops, I share my insight, expertise and improv-inspired ideas
to help shorten your learning curve and empower you
in the next steps of your own unique Creative Entrepreneur path.
The Shattered Story Process
In this 50min workshop, I explore the creative process behind my solo show Shattered and 5 steps you can use to help you start or strengthen your storytelling journey!
An Overview of Tips on Performing at Edinburgh Fringe
A 70min webinar to help you to create a roadmap for planning your performance journey at the largest performing arts festival in the world.
How to Get and Use Press, Interviews and Reviews
A 60min webinar, where I share top tips on obtaining press coverage (reviews, print interviews, podcast appearances, etc) to amplify your message through the media.
How to Find the Fun in Fundraising
Asking for funding to support your creative project is often hard, but it doesn't have to be.
In this 1 hr workshop, I share steps to get started with crowdfunding efforts -- and manage your mindset while doing it!
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