How to be a producer for comedy (featuring Scott Edwards).

<p>Being a producer for comedy</p><p>Producing a comedy club is an undertaking that requires careful planning and preparation. You need to book the venue, secure headliners, find opening comedians, hire a host and sell drinks and food. What would you expect when putting together your own comedy club show?</p><p>Book the venue</p><p>Once you have your venue booked and the tickets are selling, you can breathe a sigh of relief. The hard part is over and now all that's left to do is stage your show.</p><p>But hold on! There's still some stuff to think about before opening night—including whether or not the venue has sound equipment, lighting, parking facilities, and other amenities that will enhance both your performance and audience experience. Here are some things to consider:</p><p>Is the venue large enough for ticket sales? If not, what kind of atmosphere would be most conducive for comedy?</p><p>Does it have a good sound system so that everyone in attendance can hear during performances?</p><p>Will there be enough light onstage so performers don't trip over their feet while doing standup routines or improv skits?</p><p>What parking options are available nearby if people drive rather than take public transportation?</p><p>Book headliners</p><p>A headliner is the main attraction of a comedy show. They’re usually the most popular comedians in town, so you want to book them for your event.</p><p>A headliner has earned their place as the headliner because they get the most laughs from an audience. They also charge more money than other comics and make more money for a venue than any of their colleagues or fellow performers on that same bill.</p><p>Booking at least one headliner is important for any comedy show, but it’s essential if you want people coming back time after time, year after year (because if there are no great comedians performing at your venue, why would anyone come?).</p><p>Book opening comedians</p><p>An opening act is a comedian who performs before the headliner. Opening acts are often booke