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Open Mic Night - this is where it begins.
Wiseguys Open Mic is a weekly showcase of Utah's best up-and-coming performers. Each show mixes professionals working on new material, amateur comedians working on their chops, and first-timers being thrown in the mix.
When and where:
- Every Wednesday at Wiseguys.
How to sign up:
- Email wiseguysopenmic@gmail.com and request a spot for the next open mic. You may submit one email request for yourself only up to one week before the next scheduled open mic. You may not request a spot several weeks in advance. There are no longer sign-ups the night of the show; anyone interested in performing must send an email request.
- If you are selected to do a spot, we will respond to your email. It is your responsibility to check your email.
- If you are a comic visiting from out of town, email us and we will try to make room for you.
- All performers must be aged 21 or older.
Confirmation and admission:
- We will respond via email to everyone who will be on the open mic no later than 7pm the Tuesday before open mic.
- Admission is $5 for audience members and free for performers.
If you're not chosen:
- We do our best to give everyone an opportunity but can't always fit everyone in because of high demand. Keep sending email requests. Be persistent and patient (and nice) and we will make sure you have an opportunity to take the stage.
- Please come to the show and support anyway; your support of other performers is noticed and appreciated.
- Stand-by List: If any spots become available at 6pm on Open Mic night, a stand-by list may be made available for performers who aren't already scheduled. There are no guarantees; availability is determined at 6pm.
A note on touring pros:
- A certain number of open mic slots are made available to touring professional comedians. If you are wondering whether or not you’re a touring professional, you’re probably not a touring professional. (Keep working hard and you’ll get there though)
On the night:
- Check in at the front desk no later than 7pm or your spot will be forfeited and given to someone on the standby list. No-shows are less likely to be given future performance opportunities.
- All scheduled performers get 3 minutes on stage. Please stick to your time.
- Show order is random and determined by that evening's emcee. Watch the countdown clock. Respect the time, audience, and other comedians.
- Please stay out of the staff's way — stay clear of the aisles. Order from a server and tip them.
Open Mic is used as a starting ground for many comics and a place to practice new material for veteran comedians. Some jokes may kill, others may bomb, but it's always a good time. Be sure to support those appearing on stage; it's not as easy as you think! Sit down and watch the show from an empty seat in the showroom — you never know, you might learn something!