Chekhov's Box asks improv group or thought experiment? / Erica Diederich’s one-woman show, “Stay Funny. Stay Scared” explores horror & humor.
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.
Saturday starts off strong! First, Coalition house team Chekhov's Box performs a high energy long-form improv set! Then Stay Funny. Stay Scared. blends comedy, horror, and personal storytelling in a one-woman show about fear, transformation, and what scares us into laughter
House opens at 5:30PM / Tickets: $15
Limited tickets available at the door!
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Chekhov’s Box, improv group or thought experiment? Come see a resident Coalition Theater House team and find out. You’re bound to leave with more questions than answers.
CAST: Emma Bailey, Kelly Barnes, Nathan Bemis, Lisa Cantrell, Quan Chau, Khadija Hassan, Jamie Sneed
Stay Funny. Stay Scared.
A 25-minute fever dream examining the correlation between horror and comedy through characters, storytelling and good ol' fashion fun.
Erica was an exceptionally terrified child. Then one day, everything changed. She now watches movies like 'The Conjuring' and 'It' for fun. As it turns out, the connections between horror and comedy are more prevalent than we thought. Come watch 'Stay Funny. Stay Scared', her half-hour exploration of all things horror. Laugh at some spooky themed characters and be a part in discovering how to overcome the terror within.
CAST: Erica Diederich, Katherine Coleman
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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
