About the Artist

Born from the genesis of Damned Without Vision in Spring of 2024, The Up & Rising Collective is a brand new group of artists working to make theatre that demands the humanity of silenced voices, developing a method of combatting systemic opression through theatre. We are growing and evolving, aiming to build a diverse community network for artists working toward revolutionary change.

Our practice is to refer to and follow the example of individuals impacted by the racialized and gendered violence of the state as the foremost experts on their own stories and needs. We envision a technique for creating art that reflects not only the humanity stripped away from caged members of our communities,  but also the practical strategies needed to address the root causes of interpersonal harm. Working within the tradition of transformative justice and abolition, this company is an attempt to beginning figuring out — on an individual level— how to make the carceral system obsolete.

Accessibility & Content Considerations

Contact the Fringe Festival Box Office for up to date accessibility information.

This event is appropriate for ages 18+

Adult Language

Audience Interaction

Staged violence and red liquid blood, mentions of depression, self harm, suicide, sexual violence, manslaughter, solitary confinement, and police brutality. (These are not all at the same time I promise)

Covid-19 Safety policy

This event does not require proof of vaccination to attend or masks to be worn