Hello, reader! Gabe here with RVA Magazine, and I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with comedy heavyweight Marlon Wayans. Now, if you know anything about Marlon, you know he's a true jack-of-all-trades in the entertainment industry—comedian, writer, actor,...
Ahmed Al-kadri is a comedian, writer and actor with a vibrant career in stand up comedy, and now he's coming to Richmond to showcase his talent in a stacked show at presented by Traverse Comedy at Strangeways Brewing with fellow comedian Randolph Washington Jr., and hosted by DeVon Simmons. In the lead up to this spectacle of awesome comedic...
The only good conspiracy is a fun conspiracy. What if you were a globally famous entertainer with an army of fans from every single country - across all ages, economic strata, gender, and sexual orientation? What if every corner of that fandom wants to connect with you on their own special axis of identity? What if a stand up comedian decided...
As of September 1, the Institute of Contemporary Art has been hosting More Little Ditties, a video installation by Morgan Bassichis. It remains until January 4, 2024. Christian Detres sat down with the artist to discuss their collection and how it relates to everything from the collective trauma of COVID-19, to the ongoing conflict in...
A corner has been turned this summer; I know you've felt it. Women have taken it on the chin for, well, forever. So much of the national conversation has been focused on the unthinkable regression of women's autonomy over their own bodies, redress and safety from violence, and the horrifyingly misogynist men that occupy positions of power....
Let's gather 'round for a sit-down with Richmond, Virginia's own Renaissance man, Adam Rosenberg. He's part-time backflip aficionado, full-time connoisseur of toilet jokes, and midnight quesadilla whisperer. Oh, and in his spare time, he's also a filmmaker, director, editor, and animator. His trophy cabinet is spilling over with awards,...
The maestro of snark, DJ Cranky Pete, has come to light as none other than Senior Cranky from the iconic early 00s Richmond Alt Weekly Punchline, who gifted those of us that remember with his grumpy “scram-off-my-lawn” commentaries on city life. Fast forward to now and he’s rocking huge beard and a funny Substack called Five Song Friday, where...
Hello reader! This week, I had the privilege of trading words with local humor maestro, Francesca Lyn. She's a staple on the Richmond laughter circuit, gracing stages at open mics and showcases all over town. Lynn's comedy journey began at the Richmond Comedy Coalition Theater, where she learned the ropes of improv before swapping "Yes,...
Every romantic relationship has its own unique progression, yet there are five common stages that couples typically experience on their path to love. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NSIh5PMIRw&t=2s The following team contributed to this project: Director & Animator: Adam Rosenberg (@mr.adam.rosenberg)Director of Photography: Parker...
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...
