#comedy festivals

Hey Dave – I have submitted to a few comedy festivals each year over the past few years. It can get pretty costly, so I limit myself to only three or four a year. Other than the general submission of filling out the forms and sending in a link to a video, are there some tips to getting noticed and accepted into these festivals? Thanks and I always look forward to receiving your weekly letters. –…

Comedy festival submission tips

Hey Dave – I have submitted to a few comedy festivals each year over the past few years. It can get pretty costly, so I limit myself to only three or four a year. Other than the general submission of filling out the forms and sending in a link to a video, are there some tips to getting noticed and accepted into these festivals? Thanks and I always look forward to receiving your weekly letters. –…

‘What A Joke’ Comedy Festival Hosting 20 Shows On Inauguration Day Weekend

Let’s all have a laugh before 320+ days of crying in 2017. What a Joke is a comedy festival happening Inauguration Day Weekend (Jan 19 – 20) in 20 cities across the U.S. with proceeds going to benefit the ACLU. From their official website: In response to our President-elect’s repeated threats on our human rights, comedians in over 20 cities are coordinating shows to raise money for the ACLU…

SF Sketchfest 2016 Lineup And Ticket Info Announced

Annual Comedy Fest Will Feature Kids In The Hall & King of the Hill Reunion SF Sketchfest announced their extensive 17-day schedule of podcasts, stand-up shows, and live comedy events this past week and it’s a mother of a lineup. Topping the bill are the Kids In The Hall who’ll be performing a live-read of the movie Brain Candy. Also offering up a live read: the cast of King Of The Hill, with…

Show/Mic News! Now that Relapse Theatre is back in biz, it’s time to bring back their stand-up open mic. Starting this week, April 7th, Relapse will hosts a weekly open mic every Thursday night in the basement. 15ish spots available. List drops at 9pm; show at 9:30pm. Hosted by Trey Dunn and Joe Gallois.

Also back this month is Comedy Night at McCray’s Tavern. Greg Behrens hosts at both locations: Lawrenceville (April 21st) and Smyrna (April 28). 8pm. Free showcase.

Congrats! to Mia Jackson for being invited to perform in this year’s Bridgetown Comedy Festival! She’ll be joined by ATL alums Dulce’ Sloan, Gilbert Lawand, Rob Haze, & Matthew Broussard.

to David Perdue, Ben Palmer, & Joe Pettis on being on this year’s Cape Fear Festival.

to Samm Severin, Will Copeland, Cherith Fuller, Andrew Michael, Ismael Loutfi, Ian Aber, Justin Harris, Olive Lynch, Mo Arora for being a part of this year’s triple decker Crom Fest. They’ll be joined by alums Jake Head, Odinaka Ezeokoli, John-Michael Bond, Gilbert Lawand, & headliner Andy Sandford.

to Jen O’Neill Smith, Mo Arora, Jamie Ward, Landon Lackey & alum Michael Albanese performing this week at Memphis Comedy Fest.

Arch City - Columbus, OH: August 25-27 - $25 til April 18th; $40 til May 15th - Acceptance notifications by June 1st

Out of Bounds - Austin, TX - $15 til April 5th; $25+ til April 30th

Accidental Comedy Fest - Cleveland, OH; August 26-28 - $15 for next two weeks; $30 til June 15th

Laugh Your Asheville Off - Asheville, NC; August 9-13 - $35 til May 12th - Acceptance notification by May 22nd

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Limestone - Bloomington, IN; June 2-4 - $40 til March 13th - Acceptance notifications by April 1st.

The Comedy Exposition - Chicago; July 21-24 - $25 til March 15th - Acceptance notifications by April 15th