Comic Submissions

In its fifth consecutive year, NBC is proud to present another groundbreaking year of Stand-Up for Diversity. Through this initiative comedians of diverse backgrounds have been launched to new career milestones. Each year NBC selects 3-5 cities across the country and holds both auditions and live showcases of the top diverse talent from that area. At the end of the search a handful of comedians are brought back to Los Angeles to showcase for key industry players at NBC and industry-wide.

Many of the comics from last year's Best of Stand-Up for Diversity showcase signed with top Hollywood agents and met with the entertainment industry's leading casting directors and executives. Three of the performers were among the 20 comics selected to participate in the prestigious Aspen U.S. Comedy Arts Festival. Additionally, two of the three comics were sent by NBC to the NACA (National Association of Campus Activities) National Convention where one booked a record number of nearly 60 college appearances were secured between them for the coming year and one lucky comic was signed to a talent holding deal with NBC Universal. Due to the success and broad appeal of this initiative, NBC Universal is currently launching a Stand-Up for Diversity nationwide college tour for 2008.

This year's search will take us to five major U.S. cities. Top comics have a chance to be brought to Los Angeles to showcase in the Best of Stand-Up for Diversity show hosted by Bill Bellamy, sign a holding deal with NBC and much more.

OPEN CALL & LIVE SHOWCASE

Only the first 100 comics who arrive on August 24, 2008 will be seen. Comics will have one minute at the initial audition. A handful will be invited back later that day to perform a longer set and the top comics will be selected to perform in the showcase the next evening.

This is not a show that will air on NBC, but rather an opportunity to be showcased for agents, casting directors, and television executives in consideration for future casting and development opportunities.

This open call is for diverse comics who are serious about being funny. Comics must have five minutes of polished material.

For more information, check out www.DiverseCityNBC.com or www.StandUpNBC.com

Hilarities 4th Street Theatre currently does not have an open mic night. Comedians that would like to be considered as an MC or a feature performer can send a VHS tape or DVD of your performance to:

Comic Talent Director
c/o Hilarities 4th Street Theatre
2035 East 4th Street
Cleveland, OH 44115

No phone calls please. Be sure to include your telephone number, and bio information.