Darrious Varner
Production Assistant | St. Louis on the AirDarrious Varner (he/him) is a production assistant with St. Louis on the Air, theatre artist and musician.
He is an alumnus of the 2024 NPR Next Generation Radio program, and most recently, he joined the board of Aquarian Rising Productions — a Black-owned and operated theatre company in St. Louis.
Darrious has been in numerous professional and community-produced shows both offstage and on. Darrious took his first stab at broadcasting with his podcast Mental Health Chat Monday, an interview-style podcast where guests were invited to share their personal journey with mental health and wellness. Mental health awareness is very important to Darrious and he incorporates that into all his work.
When not working on his podcast or theatrical productions he can be found performing, releasing, and recording music as DDare Bionic. Follow him on all social platforms at @ddarebionic.
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Start the year off right with new music releases from St. Louis artists. -
Local Black birthing advocates discuss the importance of alternative birthing practices and training in an effort to reduce consistently high Black maternal mortality rates. -
The Muny updates old and outdated musical comedies, giving them new life in the 21st century. -
These are the top tracks from St. Louis artists released this year. -
Bradie Tennell has rediscovered her love of figure skating after injuring her ankle in 2023. -
At Legends’ Gallery, visitors get a glimpse into how the joy and fantasy of “The Wiz” can influence growth and healing in reality. -
November’s new music roundup shows how St. Louis musicians take on the R&B genre. -
44% of St. Louis residents see firearm violence as their top public health concern. -
The Flyover Comedy Festival returns for its eighth year with Jason and Randy Sklar headlining. -
Día de Muertos traditions continue, with adaptations,after being celebrated for thousands of years. -
Nine preservationists across the state have been honored with the Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Preservation Award this year. -
Voices at Bellefontaine is an annual event that highlights some of the known and unknown people in Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum.
