2022 Funniest Person in Rochester Contest
Thank you for your interest in the 2022 Funniest Person in Rochester Contest. Every summer amateur performers from all over the greater Rochester area and western NY converge on stage at Comedy @ The Carlson for an elimination style contest. If you want a chance to get on stage at upstate New York’s hottest comedy club and $1000 cash, then this contest is for you! Please read the rules before signing up. Sign-ups close on Sunday June 4th and the line-ups will be announced on Tuesday June 7th.
DATES:
Preliminary Round
Wednesday 6/29
Thursday 6/30
Friday 7/1
Semi-Finals
Thursday 7/7
Friday 7/8
Final
Wednesday July 20th
Rules:
Checking In
Showtime is 7:30pm we request that performers arrive and check in by 7pm. If you are going to be later than 7pm please email carlsoncast@gmail.com and let us know when you plan on arriving. At check-In you will draw a number and this will determine your performance slot for that nights show.
TIME LIMITS
Time limit breaks down like this
Preliminary Rounds: 4 Minutes/ Light at 3 minutes
Semi-Finals: 5-7 Minutes/ Light at 6 minutes
Finals: 10 minutes / Light at 9 minutes
The light: is a tool used in the comedy business to silently make a performer aware that their time is almost up. It is located on the wall in the back of the club stage left. When you have one minute remaining the light will turn on. That means wrap up your set. At the end of your time limit the light will turn off, and the host will return to the stage. If the light turns off and you have not ended your set you will have 2 points deducted from each judges score. There is also a hidden clock on the stage to help you manage your time.
Please note that your time begins when you reach the stage and shake hands with the Host.
Content:
Stand-Up comedy is one of the last bastions of free speech. We do not believe in censoring someone’s act. Please be advised that we strongly recommend that you fashion your act in a way that would be enjoyable to a mixed crowd.
Filming
There is no filming allowed in the showroom. If you would like a copy of the video it can be purchased directly from the Club. A copy of your video can be ordered any time during the night. The cost for this service is $10.
Scoring
Scores are based off of a combination of our judges score and crowd score.
Judge Scoring:
Our judges for this season will be a combination of professional comedy bookers, agents, professional comedians & various media personalities. They will be judging performers based on 3 categories stage presence, strength of materiel and overall performance. Judges can award up to 10 points per category. For example, a perfect judges score is 30.
Crowd Scoring:
The crowd will receive a score card as their ticket after paying for admission. They will be able to choose their top 3 performers of the night by simply voting 1st, 2nd or 3rd. Every 1st place vote counts for 3 points, 2 points for 2nd & 1 point for 3rd. The votes will be tabulated during the Headliner performance. The crowd will be required to vote for 3 performers or their vote does not count.
Your final score will be determined by adding your Judges score and Crowd score together.
Advancing to Victory!
Preliminary rounds – Top 4 scoring performers from each night.
Semi Finals – Top 3 Scoring Performers
Finals – Top performer wins $1000 cash prize!
1st Place: $1000 & paid work at Comedy @ The Carlson
2nd Place: $500 paid work at Comedy @ The Carlson
3rd Place: $250 A Saturday Night Guest Spot at Comedy @ The Carlson
BREAK A LEG EVERYONE!
*** Please keep in mind the promoters of the contest have the right to refuse entry into this contest for ANY reason they see fit and by signing up you agree to these terms.***
DATES:
Preliminary Round
Wednesday 6/29
Thursday 6/30
Friday 7/1
Semi-Finals
Thursday 7/7
Friday 7/8
Final
Wednesday July 20th
Rules:
Checking In
Showtime is 7:30pm we request that performers arrive and check in by 7pm. If you are going to be later than 7pm please email carlsoncast@gmail.com and let us know when you plan on arriving. At check-In you will draw a number and this will determine your performance slot for that nights show.
TIME LIMITS
Time limit breaks down like this
Preliminary Rounds: 4 Minutes/ Light at 3 minutes
Semi-Finals: 5-7 Minutes/ Light at 6 minutes
Finals: 10 minutes / Light at 9 minutes
The light: is a tool used in the comedy business to silently make a performer aware that their time is almost up. It is located on the wall in the back of the club stage left. When you have one minute remaining the light will turn on. That means wrap up your set. At the end of your time limit the light will turn off, and the host will return to the stage. If the light turns off and you have not ended your set you will have 2 points deducted from each judges score. There is also a hidden clock on the stage to help you manage your time.
Please note that your time begins when you reach the stage and shake hands with the Host.
Content:
Stand-Up comedy is one of the last bastions of free speech. We do not believe in censoring someone’s act. Please be advised that we strongly recommend that you fashion your act in a way that would be enjoyable to a mixed crowd.
Filming
There is no filming allowed in the showroom. If you would like a copy of the video it can be purchased directly from the Club. A copy of your video can be ordered any time during the night. The cost for this service is $10.
Scoring
Scores are based off of a combination of our judges score and crowd score.
Judge Scoring:
Our judges for this season will be a combination of professional comedy bookers, agents, professional comedians & various media personalities. They will be judging performers based on 3 categories stage presence, strength of materiel and overall performance. Judges can award up to 10 points per category. For example, a perfect judges score is 30.
Crowd Scoring:
The crowd will receive a score card as their ticket after paying for admission. They will be able to choose their top 3 performers of the night by simply voting 1st, 2nd or 3rd. Every 1st place vote counts for 3 points, 2 points for 2nd & 1 point for 3rd. The votes will be tabulated during the Headliner performance. The crowd will be required to vote for 3 performers or their vote does not count.
Your final score will be determined by adding your Judges score and Crowd score together.
Advancing to Victory!
Preliminary rounds – Top 4 scoring performers from each night.
Semi Finals – Top 3 Scoring Performers
Finals – Top performer wins $1000 cash prize!
1st Place: $1000 & paid work at Comedy @ The Carlson
2nd Place: $500 paid work at Comedy @ The Carlson
3rd Place: $250 A Saturday Night Guest Spot at Comedy @ The Carlson
BREAK A LEG EVERYONE!
*** Please keep in mind the promoters of the contest have the right to refuse entry into this contest for ANY reason they see fit and by signing up you agree to these terms.***