Shattered

What if voices in our mind could talk? What would they say about our relationships - the good, the bad, and the ugly…really ugly?

All her life, Diana hasn't hit it off with the fellas. In third grade she accidentally kicked her crush in the crotch and her pursuit of love didn't really improve from there.

What starts with Diana asking herself ‘Why don’t I date much?’ becomes a shocking and satirical solo show journey exploring past experiences that shaped her views of sex, dating and relationships.

Through narration, flashback and character personification, Diana delivers a powerhouse performance - opening up nuanced conversations around mental health and healing, sexual agency and assault, the power of Shame and much more.

Using comedy to navigate tragedy, Shattered ultimately tells the tale of one individual picking up the broken pieces of herself and learning to live again.

Runtime: 65min.
Content Warning: Contains scenes of potentially distressing themes. Strong Language/Swearing, 16+ age restriction advised.

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Bios:
Diana Varco (Writer/Performer) is an Upright Citizens Brigade and Groundlings trained advanced improvisor, storyteller and actress turned mental health advocate. Her first solo show Shattered has graced many stages in Los Angeles, New York, Iceland, Finland, Sweden, and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Diana’s second solo play Rise - the prequel/sequel to Shattered -premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023. With 10+ years in comedy, Diana also co-created the improv-based web series Riding Buddies, co-wrote the pilot Mom Circle and created the blog 'What X Taught Me About Y'. For more information about Diana, visit www.dianavarco.com or follow @dianavarco on all social platforms!

Jessica Lynn Johnson (Director/Solo Theatre Guidance) - is a published playwright, recipient of Best National Solo Artist Award, Board Member of the LA Women's Theatre Festival, and Founder & CEO of Soaring Solo LLC. Jessica works as a full-time Director & Developer of solo theatre, having aided in the development of over 150 solo shows (and still going strong)! As a performer, Jessica has educated and entertained international audiences touring her own 25-character, one-person shows ZE and Oblivious To Everyone for over 15 years. Over the years, Jessica's projects have taken home Top of Fringe, HFF Encore Producer Awards and several other awards! For more information, visit: www.JessicaLynnJohnson.com.