The Coalition Theater proudly presents the 8th Annual 2ND BEST FEST—a three-day comedy extravaganza showcasing the best in improv, sketch, and stand-up. Running June 5–7, this year’s festival brings high-caliber acts from LA, Chicago, NYC, Baltimore, Raleigh, DC, and RVA to four incredible venues in Richmond’s Downtown Arts District.
Friday night continues with a trio of standout acts. First, Richmond’s Can’t Hardly Date uses your most awkward, disastrous, and unforgettable romantic experiences for improv inspiration. Then Weekend Lawyer, visiting from Chicago, relationship-focused long-form. Finally, Miss Golightly closes!
House opens at 8:30PM / Tickets: $15
Limited tickets available at the door!
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Can’t Hardly Date takes your worst or most memorable dates and turns them into an improvised long form set! It’s so much fun (and sometimes awkward).
CAST: Ryan Dondero, Connor Doyle, Jesse Hill, J McClain, Kimberly Nario, Casey Searles, Madeline Smith, Josh Wright, Bob Nickles
Weekend Lawyer is a Chicago-based long form improv team. This tight-knit group of friends specializes in longform improv that brings worlds to life and dives into the intricacies of relationships.
CAST: Kat Bovberg, Jacob McReynolds, Maia Palma, David Resnick, Diana Smith
Miss Golightly
CAST: Jed Alcantara, Tony Garbanzos, Terry Huang, Geo Lee
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Located in Richmond's Downtown Arts District, the nonprofit Coalition Theater is dedicated to creating an inclusive space where laughter connects people. Through performances, classes, workshops, and community partnerships, we help individuals discover their comedic voice and provide a welcoming platform to share it.
Proceeds from 2ND BEST FEST directly support this mission, funding performances, comedic education, and community outreach initiatives.
Learn more at rvacomedy.com and 2ndBestFest.com
