In Richmond’s diverse arts scene, the BLK VA Theatre Alliance (BVTA) is making waves by spotlighting stories that don’t always get center stage. This nonprofit theater company, driven by a commitment to diversity, equity, and accessibility, is all about creating...
Comedian Mike P. Burton is bringing his comedy to Sandman Comedy Club this weekend. In advance of his arrival, Gabe Santamaria talked to him about learning how to be onstage, comedy vs. acting, and more. This week I got to interview Mike P. Burton, who will be headlining at Sandman Comedy Club for three days, beginning tomorrow. Starting his...
Standup comedian, actor, and all-around funny guy Adam Ferrara is coming to Sandman Comedy Club this weekend. In anticipation of a weekend of excellent standup, Gabe Santamaria talked to Adam about meeting his heroes and getting emotional on cue for Criminal Minds. This week I got to talk with the charismatic Adam Ferrara, who you can catch this...
Richmond's brand new Sandman Comedy Club is setting things off right by bringing in former Comic View and Saturday Night Live star Finesse Mitchell for its opening weekend. Gabe Santamaria spoke to Finesse to get the lowdown on what he has in store for us all. Sandman Comedy Club has it’s grand opening this Thursday. To kick off the many laughs...
With their brand new comedy club set to open downtown later this month, Michael and Carrie Sands of Sandman Comedy Club want to take Richmond's comedy scene to a new level. Scrolling through the internet one day, I came across an advertisement for a new comedy club opening on 4th and East Grace in Richmond. The location was previously Champion...
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted countless industries. People have had to adapt drastically to the new normal that we now live in, and that definitely includes the comedy scene. Open mics have been prevalent in Richmond, and many comedians have cited the unique energy and receptiveness of Richmond audiences. But ever since the...
At the Richmond Funny Bone, Women Crush Wednesday offers female stand-up comedians a chance to prove the sexist cliche that says "Women aren't funny" is a total lie. "Women aren't funny." It’s a sentiment that has been passed around since the first bored man with one too many shower thoughts decided to share them loudly in public. Even in 2020,...
Brandie Posey, the outspoken standup comedian and co-host of popular podcast Lady To Lady, comes to RVA's own Coalition Theater tonight. Allegedly, you should never meet your heroes. While that is sound advice for the heart, you should really make an exception if one of your heroes is Los Angeles-based comedian Brandie Posey. Posey is warm,...
New York-based alternative comedian Ben Wasserman wants to make you laugh, even when he's talking about death. Ben Wasserman really just wants you to laugh. He wants you to laugh, and leave his show believing that he is the best comedy act that you have ever seen. These are high accolades to assign to one’s self, but the New York City-based...
Snootchie bootchies, fellow Richmonders! The vocal half of beloved cinematic (and comic-book) comedy duo Jay and Silent Bob, Jason Mewes, makes a pit stop at the Richmond Funny Bone next week. Most well known as the Jay to Kevin Smith’s Silent Bob in Smith’s popular comedies, Mewes is currently on a solo tour. However, anyone expecting stand-up...
