Derek Ringold

Rise Up And Shout! tells the story of four generations of creative gay voices in Los Angeles who unite to create a theatrical showcase for gay youth on September 9, 2006. In the process, a unique community is created made up of young and old, black and white, shy and loud -- including an 83 year-old priest and an 18 year old former prostitute and poet.

In a nuke story that takes place in post-blast Los Angeles, three couples gather for a final candlelit dinner. As time creeps to a halt—literally—they share stories, some regrets, a bunch of humor, and, fittingly, love.