Joan Tupponce
Joan Tupponce
Joan Tupponce is a national award-winning journalist who has been freelancing since 1989. Her articles have appeared in the New York Daily News, Teen Beat, Seventeen, Challenge magazine, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginian-Pilot, Richmond magazine, Virginia Living, Virginia Business, Virginia Golfer and more. She has also written for the public relations area of Sports Illustrated. Her broadcast experience includes radio and television reviews, travelogues and celebrity interviews. Joan is also a Richmond area theater critic.

Stories from Joan Tupponce...

Acting in "Red" Will Win You Over, Says Critic

Free lancer Joan Tupponce reviews "Red" at Virginia Rep.

"Honky Tonk Angels" Fun and Entertaining, Says Reviewer

Free lance writer Joan Tupponce reviews plays for WCVE's Morning Edition.

"Les Mis" Production at Landmark Powerful and Emotional, Finds Reviewer

Free lance writer Joan Tupponce reviews "Les Miserables."

"Sons of Prophet" Finds Light Moments in Dark Times, Says Reviewer

Free lancer Joan Tupponce reviews local theater for WCVE's Morning Edition.

"Cotton Patch Gospel" a Lively, Friendly Show, Says Critic

Freelance writer Joan Tupponce reviews Virginia Repertory Theater's current offering.

Critic Says "Sunshine Boys" Sure to Bring a Laugh

Free lance writer Joan Tupponce reviews the Neil Simon comedy at Swift Creek Mill.

Critic Calls "The Producers" a Fun Show for the Holidays

Free lance writer Joan Tupponce says Virginia Rep hits paydirt with Mel Brooks' comedy classic. 

"Crabtree" a Campy Romp, Says Critic

WCVE's Morning Edition critic Joan Tupponce finds the Richmond Triangle Players ensemble show "silly and zany," despite the inside jokes.

Holmes Classic Spoofed by Rep Cast in Multiple Roles

Free lance journalist Joan Tupponce says "Hound of the Baskervilles" is more than elementary.

"Night Blooms" Will Make You Think and Laugh

Freelance writer gives "One Woman's View" of the current Virginia Rep offering.