It could be said that Shakespeare invented the rom-com. It could also be said that Jane Austen improved it a couple of centuries later. Between the two of them, meet-cutes, notices of love or rejection arriving at exactly the wrong time, and breathless affirmations of...
In the vibrant heart of Richmond's ever-evolving Scott's Addition neighborhood, Philip Crosby, the Executive Director of Richmond Triangle Players, has been a trailblazer in the world of theater for over a decade. As the first full-time employee of the company, Crosby navigated the choppy waters of bringing LGBTQ-themed productions to a city...
Clowns. The word immediately conjures up white faced weirdos in puffy silks running around at a circus. This of course is just one type of many clowns and is a deeply Americanized and niche version of clowning that just happens to have the most public attention. In reality it is an ancient tradition that has its roots at the earliest parts of...
If you're a fan of suspending disbelief and frequently find yourself entering a dimly lit, curtained room to escape reality in your leisure time, you're probably familiar with Firehouse Theatre. For Richmonders who may not know, Firehouse Theatre is a local playhouse dedicated to showcasing local and premiering shows on its intimate, black...
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bo Wilson, a prolific writer, voice actor, and playwright based in Richmond, Virginia. Bo has created over 30 plays, including The Charitable Sisterhood of the Second Trinity Victory Church, which was a hit at VA Rep's Hanover Tavern, The Boatwright, which won two national awards and premiered at the Grand...
It's my pleasure to introduce Rick Hammerly, a versatile and accomplished artist now based here in Richmond, VA. With a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from The University of Virginia and a master's degree in Film and Video Production, and having completed the coursework for a master's degree in Arts Management (both from American University), Rick...
Sadaf H Nava is an Iranian-born, New York-based artist and composer whose work spans film, sound, drawing, painting, and performance. Sadaf has presented work at MoMa PS1, Issue Project Room, Luma Westbau, and Performa, among others, and her work has been featured in Pitchfork, The Wire, i-D, V Magazine, The FADER and The Guardian. She released...
CRIMINOLOGIST: I would like…if I may…to take you on a strange journey. ROCKY HORROR AUDIENCE ASKING: How strange was it? ROCKY HORROR AUDIENCE ANSWERING: So strange they made a movie about it. Hello Richmond. What are you doing the night BEFORE Halloween? My recommendation? Yes, And! Presents: The Rocky Horror Picture Show Cover to Cover at...
Richmond Ballet's performance of Romeo & Juliet showed that the iconic Shakespeare play can still communicate a powerful message to audiences, even when the dialogue is replaced by dance. Last month at the Dominion Energy Center, the Richmond Ballet, alongside the Richmond Symphony, premiered Romeo & Juliet for packed audiences that...
Richmonders have been both terrified and impressed by the carnage on display every October at Red Vein Haunted House. But one question has remained unanswered: Is it just for show, or is the terror real? George Wethington learned the answer the hard way. “No. Fuck, man. No. No. Nooooo! You have got to be FUCKING KIDDING me!” I felt the power...
