What happens when Truth, Rage and Purpose converge upon a metaphorical moon?

​A displaced narrator must face her past and find out.
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​Led by a tiny spider, Rise is a darkly comedic, existential (at times explosive) solo play - told through 20 characters - using flashback, magical realism and satire to explore artistic risks and rewards, the power of Denial, roots of addiction and rising to one’s purpose in spite of it all.
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Written in rhyme, this ground-breaking new work by Diana Varco (Shattered) brings voice to transforming heartbreak into hope and finding the courage to honor our worth.

​Rise premiered at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe (August 2023) with preview performances at Reykjavík Fringe Festival (June 2023) - stay tuned for 2024 performance dates! 

Directed by Meridith Grundei
​Produced by Jessica Lynn Johnson

Photo credit: Patrik Ontkovic (@ontkvc)