Festival Evaluations: Idiot Abroad/Witch Ablaze: Reviews Explored
Rogue Festival 2025 is here! Kickstarting from February 28 to March 8, the festivities will be groovin' down in the Tower District, Fresno, CA. Get ready for a hefty dose of entertainment coverage in the coming days! Before Rogue unfolded its curtain, we unleashed numerous Rogue Festival Performer Preview articles and an article about Rogue itself. You can access all our coverage under the Rogue Festival category, and extra info including performer press releases on our Rogue Festival event page on KRL News and Reviews. Purchase your tickets via the Rogue website.
Idiot Abroad* Comedy Show with Joey Rinaldi - Review by Mallory Moad
Joey Rinaldi announces, "Buckle up—it could get weird." However, the emphasis lies on the comedy rather than the weirdness, especially considering the boisterous crowd was already howling with laughter within the first five minutes of the show.
With boundless energy, captivating animation, booming volume, and irresistible charm, Joey serves as his warm-up act, peppering his stand-up routine with jokes about career day, drinking, books, and religion. The show then steers towards the main event, as Joey regales us with his escapades in far-flung locales, sharing his blunders en route. Most of these gaffes are ridiculously bone-headed, but Joey carries them off with unabashed candor, making it impossible not to pull for him. By poking fun at himself, he allows us to do the same, and boy, do we!
We're introduced to an array of supporting characters, such as his dad, who's fully embraced wokeness, his mother, who rates Christmas cards based on texture, and a squeaky-clean girlfriend who's definitely earned her title of "ex." These characters are portrayed as flawed, yet amusing, leaning more toward reality than caricature.
The material in Idiot Abroad Comedy Show caters explicitly to adults, but Joey never indulges in crassness, vulgarity, or insult. His delivery is fast-paced but not frenetic or out of control. With impeccable timing that feels effortless, he deftly balances the pace without exhausting the audience.
If you're craving stand-up comedy or searching for something beyond mere jokes, I highly recommend this show.
Idiot Abroad- Remaining Shows: - Sunday, March 2nd at 2:00 p.m. - Sunday, March 2nd at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Hart's Haven - 950 N Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93728
Cost: 10 Dollars
Duration: 50 minutes
Tickets: fresnoroguefestival.org/performance/idiot-abroad-comedy-show/2025-02-28
Mallory Moad, a visual/performance artist and vocalist in the jazz band Scats on The Sly, calls the Central San Joaquin Valley her home turf.
Mya the Witch and Her Burning Skirt - Review by Terrance McArthur
Megan Markham brims with charisma, filling the Hart Hangout with vitality in her Rogue Festival debut, Mya the Witch and Her Burning Skirt.
Markham sashays into the tent in a black skirt adorned with red, blue, and purple panels, complemented by a black top with black lace sleeves and hair displaying echoes of her ensemble’s colors. The visual spectacle is mesmerizing, drawing the audience closer.
Mya the Witch and Her Burning Skirt introduces three phases of witchcraft: the Maiden, the Adventurer, and the Crone. The innocence of the Maiden gives way to the confusion of the Adventurer, who seeks wisdom from the statue-like Crone. The rejected Crone transforms into glass, recounting her ostracization by society. It’s a novel approach to storytelling for Markham, and her premiere performance in Fresno promises a journey into uncharted territory. Her mastery of storytelling techniques has earned awards, and an hour in her company will whisk you away to magic beyond imagination.
Mya the Witch and Her Burning Skirt will encore on Sunday, March 2 at 3:30 pm, Friday, March 7 at 7:00 pm, and Saturday, March 8 at 6:30 pm. The Hart Hangout (a tent behind Hart's Haven) is at 950 N. Van Ness Ave. Tickets are priced at $13.
Terrance V. Mc Arthur dedicated three decades of his life to the Fresno County Public Library before retiring. He might be slowing down, but he’s far from stopping. A storyteller, puppeteer, writer, actor, magician, basketmaker, and all-around intriguing character, he aims to make life more extraordinary for everyone he encounters.
If you adore theater, be sure to check out Mysteryrat’s Maze Podcast, featuring mysteries read by local artists. You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, and also on Podbean.
Delve deeper into the theater realm and explore local entertainment in our Arts & Entertainment section. Or, immerse yourself in even more theater happenings by visiting KRL’s Local Theatre event page.
Need to Know More?
Although I don't have the most current Rogue Festival listings for 2025, including specifics about Joey Rinaldi's “Idiot Abroad Comedy Show,” I can guide you on how to find this information.
- Official Rogue Festival Website
- Website: Rogue Festival Fresno
- Look for: The “Lineup” or “Shows” section, which typically lists artists, showtimes, ticket prices, and venues.
- Joey Rinaldi’s Social Media or Website
- Check: Your favorite social media platforms or Joey Rinaldi’s official website for announcements and direct links.
- Ticket Platforms
- Platforms: Eventbrite, Brown Paper Tickets, or the Rogue Festival’s official ticketing page.
- Search for: “Joey Rinaldi,” “Idiot Abroad,” or “Rogue Festival.”
- Local Fresno News
- Check: Local event calendars or entertainment news for the most up-to-date festival information.
- Attend Joey Rinaldi's "Idiot Abroad Comedy Show" at the Rogue Festival for a mix of entertainment and lifestyle, featuring stand-up comedy about career day, drinking, books, and religion.
- Explore the Arts & Entertainment section on KRL News and Reviews to discover more shows like "Mya the Witch and Her Burning Skirt" at the Rogue Festival, providing an immersive theater experience.
