It’s all about the chair – a silver and black, lightweight metal director’s chair. That’s where the magic unfolds. This small but profound space serves as a centerpiece, a channel,…
Author: Joan Tupponce
Joan Tupponce
An award-winning writer based in Richmond, Joan Tupponce is a parent, grandparent, and self-admitted Disney freak. She writes about anything and everything and enjoys meeting inspiring people and telling their stories. Joan’s work has appeared in RFM since the magazine’s first issue in October 2009. Look for original and exclusive online articles about Richmond-area people, places, and ideas at Just Joan: RVA Storyteller.
At Work on the Set Ashley Fetterman didn’t get to sleep in very often over the past six months. As the makeup department head for Homeland’s Richmond production, Fetterman settled…
As the saying goes “All good things must come to an end,” and such is the case with the filming of Showtime’s Homeland in the Richmond area. The cast and…
As she rehearsed for Celtic Woman’s Homecoming live show, singer Susan McFadden reflects on why she was eager to join the four-woman group in 2012. “The main reason I was…
There’s not much that intimidates seasoned actress Catherine Shaffner – except starring in a one-woman show. And, that’s exactly what she will be doing when Virginia Rep’s production of Erma…
In this nasty cold and flu season, actress Bianca Bryan is using every trick she can to keep her voice strong and healthy for her role as the circa 1900s…
Erik Schneider can’t believe his luck. He landed his first national tour last year and he’s playing the role he’s always coveted – the bawdy Emcee in Cabaret. The show…
This year marks the fifth biennial Genworth Lights Up! Youth Open House, hosted by Richmond Performing Arts Alliance. Janet Starke, the organization’s executive director, is excited about the new offerings…
Steve Landes’ fascination with The Beatles started when he was ten years old. His parents and older sisters were huge fans and had memories of when The Beatles first appeared…
Billy Dye hopes his celebration Songs from the Soul will prompt conversations about the musical contributions of African Americans. The tribute features a chronological look at African American music through…
Anyone who meets Eleanor Robertson can instantly sense her passion for dance. The enthusiastic owner of Rigby’s Jig in Richmond started dancing when she was three years old and has…
Sawyer Perkins breezes into the Chick-fil-A on Brook Road with the energy of any vibrant 7-year-old. The silver bursts on her black velveteen dress and the black sequined cat-eared headband…
