College Comedians for Hire
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Holiday Entertainment Ideas
So you've decided to have entertainment for your holiday party?! Well, you're in the right spot! Summit Comedy, Inc. is your one stop shop in booking nothing but the best in comedy entertainment for organizations just like yours! We have countless options including comedians, hypnotists, comedy magicians,ventriloquists, celebrity comedians, and more. You have enough going on with the rest of your event planning, let us take care of finding you the perfect entertainment fit for you date, budget, and theme. Summit Comedy will walk you through the entire process starting with selecting a budget you feel comfortable with, to suggesting talent available for your event that's going to make you look like a rock star for deciding to book comedy for your event's entertainment! Call today 800.947.0651 or visit www.summitcomedy.com
PC vs. Non-PC Comedy College Market
Photo Credit: Kristian Hammerstad / Atlantic Magazine After the recent internet buzz from Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock mentioning colleges are no longer a PC working environment for comedians, the ATLANTIC magazine wrote this article HERE. I think it’s MOST important to make sure that we’re all aware that this is a conversation that has been going on for the better part of a year – and is a hot topic. As the owner of one of the largest suppliers of campus comedy for the last 17 years (and a direct representation to comedian Geoff Keith interviewed for this piece) – it’s a conversation we have on the regular. That flame is only fueled after headlines like this. While the college market ISN’T right for everyone (Chris Rock, Amy Schumer, Tracy Morgan, etc.) it is THE PERFECT place for countless others who are willing to evolve within the market and give the market what it needs. What works for the college market (and specifically the student activities funded market) is not the same as corporate, club or even college aged audiences in a bar. Just like some of our favorite acoustic singer songwriters will sing Disney songs on that college stage – they know that same material will not work at a bar. It’s what makes them FABULOUS at their art and craft – to know what works and what does not for the audience they are in front of. This article makes claims that only the cleanest of clean or PC comedians [...]
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.
Book a Comedian with Summit Comedy, Inc.
Summit Comedy, Inc. was formed in July, 1998 and has since become one of the industry's leading suppliers of comedy entertainment through the U.S. We have recently re-launched our website www.summitcomedy.com and will continue to update you through our blog with all things comedy news related whether it's comedians in Pop Culture with new movie or TV roles, stand up dates, or general information on how to hire comedians and comedy entertainment through Summit Comedy. Follow us today!