Comedy festivals are some of the best showcase venues for aspiring performers. You never know who’s in the audience or what connections you’ll form with the other acts. Here are some tips for actors and comedians looking to showcase themselves on the festival circuit.
Be Kind, Don’t Make The Producers RewindYears ago when we launched the Los Angeles Improv Comedy Festival, we used to ask for DVD submissions. Now, we just ask for a link. To help maximize your chances of getting accepted make sure your link is not a video of a poorly lit space where the camera’s off to the side. Make it a tight presentation and remember that the producers viewing it are looking at multiple, multiple links. Getting your application in on time or early is helpful, too.
Be Super PolishedHave your material as polished as possible and present what your strengths are. Don’t change your show just because there might be industry people there. You don’t want to do a pretty good Amy Poehler set. You want to do your best set. What they’re looking for is your unique voice, because that’s what’s going to stand apart from other people. You’ve got to look at it as a perfect-storm opportunity.
Be Ready to MingleA huge element of
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