The Rise Up Theatre Company is a performing arts company led by Artistic Director, Courtney Conklin and Managing Director, Carrie DeHerrera. Rise Up Theatre anticipates producing up to 12 plays each year ranging from the best current work to re-invigorated classic plays, to new plays by contemporary writers. The Rise Up Theatre Company engages theatre artists of every discipline – actors, designers, composers, playwrights – who work on individual productions throughout each season. The Company hopes to reach over 20,000 people each year through its performance and fundraising programs. We value and promote diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our business.