How to book a comedian for a show?

How do you book a comedian for your next event? Always a great question! There are a few simple steps to start with in order find the perfect fit for your event. The first step is to select a performance date. This is needed to know if you are selecting specific stand up comedians to see if he/she is available on your specific date. Next is to make sure the facility you are having your show is open/available for your date. If a country club, make sure the performance room isn’t rented out to a wedding or corporate function. If a college, make sure some other organization on campus hasn’t rented out the facility. If a corporate event, make sure you have your hotel banquet room reserved, or wherever your show is going to be held. If a comedy club, make sure no other big event is going on in town that night. Next, you need to determine a budget for your event. Contact Summit Comedy, Inc. to let us know what your specific event is, theme, budget, etc. is so we can point you in the right directions with options to choose from that match up with your performance date and specific comedian talent budget. This is also a good time to chat with your agent regarding specific needs i.e. needing a squeaky clean corporate comedian, ask if the talent can customize material for your specific theme or clients, etc. Many comedians excel in that area adding to the value of [...]

By |2020-01-15T08:48:01-04:00November 7th, 2016|Blog|0 Comments

How much does it cost to hire a comedian?

How much is it to hire comedians for my event? Let's face it, "How Much?" is the most asked question when it comes to securing comedy talent for your event. Well, that's a great question with no simple answer. There are thousands of comedy entertainers throughout the United States which Summit Comedy, Inc. has access to and they all have different price tags associated with themselves. Supply and Demand are the first things you learn in any economics class, and it comes into play with entertainers as well. The big name celebrity marquee comedians demand a much higher price tag than comedians who have yet to build a following within the market. Others have higher price tags due to the strength of their act and have multiple TV/stand up credits under their belt. Some comedians demand a higher price because they can work squeaky clean in a corporate setting which not all comedians can. There are always bargains available with local seasoned comedians in your area who might not have any TV credits but can still perform a great show for your event but just make sure you know what you are paying for and selecting the appropriate talent for your specific event or specific needs. So the real answer is at Summit Comedy, Inc. we can provide you comedians for ANY price, but you'll always get what you pay for. A good agency should steer you in the right direction with countless options of comedians that specifically cater to both your [...]

By |2022-12-25T11:46:09-04:00November 4th, 2016|Blog|0 Comments

Last Comic Standing is Coming!

On July 22, 2015, NBC's Last Comic Standing will be returning to entertain the world with 100 of the top comedians selected to perform.  New this year is the addition of judge Norm MacDonald of SNL fame and new host, comedian Anthony Jeselnik which should bring a unique flair to the show with his often times dark/edgy performance style. We at Summit Comedy are pleased to announce that 4 out of the 100 comedians performing are exclusively repped by Summit Comedy for the college market and will keep you posted on their progress through the competition rounds.  These 4 very talented comedians are JESSI CAMPBELL, KEVIN BOZEMAN, FRANCISO RAMOS, & ANDY ERIKSON. Please feel free to contact us if you need a comedian for any upcoming event you are planning and make sure to check your local listings and tune into Last Comic Standing on July 22.

By |2022-12-27T04:49:58-04:00July 15th, 2015|Blog|0 Comments
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