# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2ND BEST FEST / Princeton New Money A$$clowns & More! / Theatre Gym - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Jun, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 07 Jun, 2025 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: It’s RVA meets DC meets Chicago with Horse Apples, Christian Escoto, and Princeton New Money A$$clowns lighting up the stage.About this EventThe 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 night at Theatre Gym brings together three comedy forces. Richmond’s own Horse Apples opens the show with fast-paced, character-driven improv and claims of being “the best damn comedy in RVA.” Next up, Christian Escoto brings stand-up from the DC/Baltimore scene. Closing the night is Chicago’s Princeton New Money A$$clowns, a longform team that crafts absurd, hilarious worlds from a single name.House opens at 6:30PM / Tickets: $15Limited tickets available at the door!- - - - -Horse Apples often refer to themselves as "the best damn comedy in RVA," and they're hoping the tagline will catch on. With 10,000 shows & 120 years combined stage time, these guys have wasted huge chunks of their lives on comedy. You’d be a total jerk to miss it. Credits include: Second City, iO, Annoyance, ComedySportz, WIT.CAST: Patrick Gantz, Barry Hite, Nick Leveski, Matt Micou, David PijorChristian EscotoBorn and raised in Washington, D.C., Christian Escoto began performing comedy after his high school graduation. Since then, he regularly performs around the DC area and the Baltimore region. Using his quick wit and stage persona, Christian entertains the audience with jokes and stories about growing up in DC area as a Filipino-American. He is a regular at the DC Improv and Hotbed Comedy Club. Christian has been seen at Skankfest, San Francisco Sketchfest, Asheville Comedy Festival and has showcased at NACA and APCA conferences. He currently tours colleges all across the country.Princeton New Money A$$clowns (based out of Chicago's CIC Theater) bring a show driven by characters you know from the world you live in. Our inspiration comes from an interesting name of someone you know and we build the type of world that character lives in. Hopefully that sounds fun to you. It is definitely fun for us.CAST: Patrick Earls, Jorin Garguilo, Traycie McBee, Linda Orr, Louie Saunders, Farrell Walsh-----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 and - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/2nd-best-fest-princeton-new-money-a$$clowns-and-more-theatre-gym/100001365290443469 - **Event Categories**: comedy, festivals, art, entertainment, theatre, workshops, performances, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 17.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Richmond - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Virginia Repertory Theatre - **lat**: 37.546758 - **long**: -77.443162 - **full address**: Virginia Repertory Theatre, 114 West Broad Street, Richmond, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2ND BEST FEST / Princeton New Money A$$clowns & More! / Theatre Gym - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8186502dc699425feaab9d510ed7f70189d99e433320a3a4b4a53d671996978e-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2a2948-gmir.jpg?v=1747463119 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2ND BEST FEST / Princeton New Money A$$clowns & More! / Theatre Gym being held? - **A:** 2ND BEST FEST / Princeton New Money A$$clowns & More! / Theatre Gym takes place on Sat, 07 Jun, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 07 Jun, 2025 at 08:30 pm at Virginia Repertory Theatre, 114 West Broad Street, Richmond, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 2ND BEST FEST / Princeton New Money A$$clowns & More! / Theatre Gym? - **A:** Tickets for 2ND BEST FEST / Princeton New Money A$$clowns & More! / Theatre Gym are priced at USD 18 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 18 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing 2ND BEST FEST / Princeton New Money A$$clowns & More! / Theatre Gym? - **A:** 2ND BEST FEST / Princeton New Money A$$clowns & More! / Theatre Gym is organized by Coalition Theater. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2ND BEST FEST / Princeton New Money A$$clowns & More! / Theatre Gym is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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