I'm currently producing 2 rooms in Western New York:
BUFFALO
Rustbelt Comedy Presents: Open Mic Comedy Night at Merge
1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month
9:30pm sign-ups / 10:00pm show-time
No cover charge!
Facebook Group: Merge Open Mic Comedy Night
Merge
439 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
About: The main room of Merge has an elevated stage with professional sound and lighting, as well as a bar, some comfy couches, and plenty of tables/chairs around the stage which provides an atmosphere very conducive to performing comedy. Best of all, it's a free show!
Comics: Please arrive no later than 9:30pm to ensure stage time. Spots go to the first 12 comics there. Thanks!
9:30pm sign-ups / 10:00pm show-time
No cover charge!
Facebook Group: Merge Open Mic Comedy Night
Merge
439 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
About: The main room of Merge has an elevated stage with professional sound and lighting, as well as a bar, some comfy couches, and plenty of tables/chairs around the stage which provides an atmosphere very conducive to performing comedy. Best of all, it's a free show!
Comics: Please arrive no later than 9:30pm to ensure stage time. Spots go to the first 12 comics there. Thanks!
ROCHESTER
Chet Wild's Comedy Showcase at "The Comedy Club"
Upcoming Showcases: Thursday, April 15th and Thursday, May 27th.
Upcoming Showcase Info:
Thursday, April 15th
Show starts at 10:00pm
(doors open at 9:15pm)
*free admission*
Thursday, May 27th
Show starts at 9:00pm
(doors open at 8:00pm)
*free admission*
The Comedy Club
(next to Daisy Dukes)
2235 Empire Blvd.
Webster, NY 14580
About: Once a month, in collaboration with 'The Comedy Club' in Rochester, comes "Chet Wild's Comedy Showcase." Each showcase features a dozen or so of the best up-n-coming comedic talent from the Western New York region and beyond. Each showcase runs roughly 90 minutes and admission is free.
Comics: Requests for consideration to be on the April 15th showcase should be submitted (by clicking the link below) NO LATER than Sunday, March 14th. Please reviewshow format and booking details to the right before submitting. Thank you!
Thursday, April 15th
Show starts at 10:00pm
(doors open at 9:15pm)
*free admission*
Thursday, May 27th
Show starts at 9:00pm
(doors open at 8:00pm)
*free admission*
The Comedy Club
(next to Daisy Dukes)
2235 Empire Blvd.
Webster, NY 14580
About: Once a month, in collaboration with 'The Comedy Club' in Rochester, comes "Chet Wild's Comedy Showcase." Each showcase features a dozen or so of the best up-n-coming comedic talent from the Western New York region and beyond. Each showcase runs roughly 90 minutes and admission is free.
Comics: Requests for consideration to be on the April 15th showcase should be submitted (by clicking the link below) NO LATER than Sunday, March 14th. Please reviewshow format and booking details to the right before submitting. Thank you!
Show Format
-10 comics pre-booked (5 minutes stagetime each)
-2 co-headliner spots prebooked (10 minutes)
-2 co-headliner spots prebooked (10 minutes)
Booking (updated 01/05/10)
There’s a substantial and every growing number of comedians in the Buffalo/Rochester region that all want varying amounts of stage time to work on their acts.
I’m fortunate enough to have a lot of individuals that want to participate on my showcases, so I book them with the following priorities.
1. Pro Comics
2. Comics who attract or bring and audience
3. Comics who support the show, performers on it, and local comics in general
4. Everyone else
I have 2 goals in mind with each showcase: to provide a quality room for comics to showcase their talents and to provide a quality show (free of admission) for the audience to not only entertain, but help build a supportive fan base of the local comedy scene.
I’m fortunate enough to have a lot of individuals that want to participate on my showcases, so I book them with the following priorities.
1. Pro Comics
2. Comics who attract or bring and audience
3. Comics who support the show, performers on it, and local comics in general
4. Everyone else
I have 2 goals in mind with each showcase: to provide a quality room for comics to showcase their talents and to provide a quality show (free of admission) for the audience to not only entertain, but help build a supportive fan base of the local comedy scene.
Click here to submit for the April 15th showcase.
Submissions should be submitted NO LATER than Sunday, March 14th.
Submissions should be submitted NO LATER than Sunday, March 14th.
Past Showcase Photos
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