{"id":783321,"date":"2026-05-09T02:51:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T02:51:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/783321\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T02:51:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T02:51:16","slug":"diana-varco-will-present-solo-show-rise-at-hollywood-fringe-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/783321\/","title":{"rendered":"Diana Varco Will Present Solo Show RISE at Hollywood Fringe Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83c\udfad NEW! Los Angeles Theatre Newsletter<\/p>\n

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Critically acclaimed solo theatre artist Diana Varco will return to the Hollywood Fringe Festival with her new one-person show RISE.<\/p>\n

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Written and performed by Varco, the production is directed by Meridith Grundei and produced by Jessica <\/a>Lynn Johnson<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Described as a fast-paced magical realism piece performed through 20 characters, RISE explores mental health, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), addiction, denial, and healing.<\/p>\n

The solo show follows a range of characters including \u201cTruth,\u201d \u201cChildhood Rage,\u201d and \u201cWriter\u2019s Rage,\u201d unfolding on what the production describes as a metaphorical moon. Written entirely in rhyme and staged with only a chair, the piece combines dramatic storytelling with comedic elements while addressing themes related to foster care and trauma.<\/p>\n

Varco previously appeared at Hollywood Fringe in 2017 with her solo show Shattered.<\/p>\n

A trained improviser and character actor, Varco uses comedy and character work to approach difficult subject matter including child abuse, addiction, and self-sabotage.<\/p>\n

According to the production, RISE examines \u201cthe concept of rage, judgment and self-sabotage\u201d while searching for hope and resilience in painful experiences.<\/p>\n

RISE will run for 60 minutes with no intermission and will be presented at The Actor’s Company (The Other Space), located at 916 N. Formosa Avenue in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

Performances are scheduled for Tuesday, June 9 at 5:30 p.m. PT, Saturday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. PT, and Sunday, June 14 at 12:00 p.m. PT.<\/p>\n

Tickets are priced at $18 general admission and are available through Hollywood Fringe Ticketing Page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Additional information about the production and the artist is available through Diana Varco Official Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The production carries an 18+ age recommendation and includes discussion of potentially distressing themes including child abuse, alcohol use, sexual assault, and strong language. Viewer discretion is recommended.<\/p>\n


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