‘The Intergalactic Nemesis’ comes to the Altria Theatre this week via an olde-timey radio production and 1,200 individual comic book panels

by | Oct 6, 2015 | ART

There’s a unique and bizarre production coming to the Altria Theatre this week and you should probably check it out.


There’s a unique and bizarre production coming to the Altria Theatre this week and you should probably check it out.

The Robot Planet, The Intergalactic Nemesis: Robot Planet Rising is a live radio/comic book performed by a crew of audio-enthusiasts and dramatic performers.

The year is 1933. The time, two weeks after the conclusion of Target Earth. The place, Robonovia, the Robot Planet. When commander El-Bee-Dee-Oh is lost in space, it’s up to Molly Sloan and Timmy Mendez to find him. But when Molly’s former fiancé shows up with his assistant (and Soviet spy) Natasha Zorokov in tow, Molly and Timmy discover a plot that threatens not only the very existence of Robonovia, but the safety of Earth itself. Will they uncover the source of the problem? And just who is this robot who calls himself “Alphatron,” anyway?

Robot Plant Rising is the next iteration of last year’s equally weird Target Earth performance. Check out a clip from the show below – it should be an interesting and a rare chance to relive the glory of radio – and snag your tickets early here:

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner is the former editor of GayRVA and RVAMag from 2013 - 2017. He’s now the Richmond Bureau Chief for Radio IQ, a state-wide NPR outlet based in Roanoke. You can reach him at BradKutnerNPR@gmail.com




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