STAGE TIME-AFTER DARK

Headline Performer

Created & Produced by PJ Adzima

The Slipper Room, New York City, 2025

STAGE TIME is a nightlife production company redefining what live entertainment means in New York City. Founded by Broadway actor PJ Adzima, STAGE TIME blends the glamour of Broadway, the grit of downtown variety. The company curates one-of-a-kind events that spotlight the most exciting and diverse performers across genres, uniting siloed scenes to make new-age vaudeville entertainment.

Ryan was hired as one of the headline performers for the After Dark variety show. A curious cast of clowns, comedians, aerialists, drag artists, singers, and yes a magician! Using his fabulous magical powers, an audience member freely named any type of liquor, and Ryan made a shot glass overflowing with booze appear- tequila indeed! He then performed his version of the classic Needles trick: twenty sewing needles are swallowed along with a length of thread; after some flamboyant regurgitation, he produced the thread from his mouth, with every needle perfectly threaded onto the string!