INTRODUCING THE $10,000 CLASSIC COMEDY COMPETITION
presented by Tommy T's Comedy Club
June 14 - 17th
EMAIL tommytscalendar@gmail.com TO REGISTER
Tommy T’s $10,000 Comedy Competition June 14-17, 2018
ROUND 1: Potentially 36 comedians
Set times subject to change based on # of contestants.
More than 9 comics may advance if there is a tie.
Friday June 15- 7:30pm, 18 comics (5 min sets) 9 comics advance to next round
Friday June 15- 10:15pm, 18 comics (5 min sets) 9 comics advance to next round
ROUND 2: Semi-finals: Potentially 18 comedians
Set times subject to change based on # of contestants.
More than 4 comics may advance if there is a tie.
Saturday June 16- 7:00pm, 9 comics (8 min sets) 4 comics advance to next round
Saturday June 16- 9:45pm, 9 comics (8 min sets) 4 comics advance to next round
ROUND 3: Finals: Potentially 8 comedians
Set times subject to change based on # of contestants.
Prizes may be divided differently than listed if there is a tie.
Sunday June 17- 7:00pm, 8 comics (11 min sets) 1-6 will win
PRIZES:
1st place: ?$5000 and a headlining weekend (must have 45+ mins to be booked as headliner) 2nd place: ?$2500 and a feature weekend (must have 15+ mins to be booked as feature) 3rd place: ?$1250 and a feature weekend (must have 15+ mins to be booked as feature) 4th place: ?$600 and a host weekend
5th place: ?$350 and a host weekend
6th place: ?$300 and a host weekend
JUDGING AND POINTS CRITERIA:
15 points possible each round. Scoring is not cumulative.
- Audience members who arrive by first performance will each get one ballot (per show) and will account for 60% of the total votes.
- 3-5 Tommy T’s judges will each get one ballot (per show) and will account for 40% of the total votes. These judges will be made up of agents, comic managers, radio/tv personalities, and comedy bookers who are not employed by Tommy T’s.
1-5 points given based on Stage Presence and Delivery
1-5 points given based on General Content
1-5 points given based on audience response
ELIGIBILITY:
- You must have an 11 minute (minimum) set that is appropriate to perform for an 18+ public audience in order to perform in the final round.
- You cannot currently be signed with an agency who represents you for comedy.
- Content must be the property of the comic performing it (don’t steal other comedians material or you may be disqualified).
TO ENTER:
Price is $50 to enter through May 31, 2018, and raises to $60 June 1, 2018, Deadline to enter is June 9, 2018. Price includes entry to contest through all rounds with comic menu food and beverage provided for each performance.
Click on the entry link on our website at Tommyts.com (Pleasanton location). A credit card will be required to enter. AFTER you have done this please email
tommytscalendar@gmail.com? with the following information all together:
- Entry purchase confirmation number and name of purchaser
- Comic/Contestant real name and phone number
- Comic Stage name and short bio as they want it to appear on the website and in the program
- Photo/Headshot for the website and program
*In order to be included in the program and website, this information MUST be received no later than Wednesday June 6, 2018. Emails received after that date may not be included in promotional material.
OTHER DETAILS:
- Each contestant will receive a food and drink voucher (one for each round) that is good for comp items off of the comic menu.
- Contestants will perform in front of Agents, Booking managers, and On-air talent, so bring your A-Game.
- Parking is free.
- We have worked out a discounted rate of $79 at local hotels for performers who need lodging, and there are multiple other lodging options in the area.
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