Darrious Varner
Reporter | NPR Next Generation RadioDarrious Varner (he/him) is a theatre artist known for directing, acting, and producing live music and theatre in the St. Louis area. Most recently he joined the board of Aquarian Rising Productions, a new 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 @ddarebionic.
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