Standing on Business Stage Play starring Drew Sidora and Pooch Hall

Tickets available at http://donaldvariste.com/

Standing on Business stage play written and produced by Dr. Donald Variste. The play will star Real Housewives of Atlanta's Drew Sidora and Pooch Hall from the hit TV show (The Game). Standing on Business will bring awareness to domestic violence and individuals who might be suffering from the experience in silence that hope is ahead when standing on faith and not fear.

Show is December 13,2025 Edgewater High School 3100 Edgewater Dr Orlando, FL 32804. Doors open at 6pm. Showtime 7pm. VIP: 5pm-6pm food and drinks included with VIP ticket purchase.

Set in the heart of an urban community, the story follows several interconnected lives, each facing battles that test their morals, relationships, and beliefs. Beneath the laughter, heartbreak, and confrontation lies a deeper message—that standing firm in your purpose often means standing alone until your faith brings light to the darkness.

At the center of the story is a family torn apart by domestic violence, pride, and pain that has gone unspoken for years. When secrets are exposed and truths collide, the characters are forced to confront their past and decide what kind of legacy they want to leave behind. The play highlights the importance of forgiveness, healing, and courage—reminding audiences that even in brokenness, purpose still lives.

Drew Sidora

Standing on Business delivers an unforgettable mix of drama, inspiration, and real-life reflection.

Pooch Hall

Through powerful performances, emotional storytelling, and faith-filled dialogue, the production challenges viewers to take accountability, fight for what's right, and ultimately stand on business—the business of truth, love, and redemption.

Dr. Donald Variste is a Haitian American playwright, producer, and director whose creative journey reflects the power of turning pain into purpose. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Dr. Variste discovered early on that storytelling was his calling. Although once misunderstood in traditional classrooms, he used his imagination and compassion to create stories that healed hearts and bridged communities. His work speaks to resilience, faith, and the human experience. Through his company, DV Productions, he continues to use art as a ministry to inspire transformation and unity.

In 2013, Dr. Variste debuted his first stage play, The Reason for the Season, sparking a new chapter of purpose and creativity. Since then, he has written and produced several impactful productions, including Church Hurts, I Hate My In-Laws, and Russian Roulette: It Wasn't Me. Each play reflects real-life challenges while offering messages of redemption, forgiveness, and empowerment.