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About
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 Downtown SLC at the Gateway.
How to sign up
- Email wiseguysopenmic@gmail.com to 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.
- Anyone interested in performing must send an email request; there are no longer sign-ups the night of the show.
- If you are selected, 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 21 or older.
Selection and notification
- We will respond via email to everyone who will be on the open mic no later than 6pm the Tuesday before open mic.
- Admission for audience members is $5. Performers get in free.
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 a stand-by list will be available each week; availability is determined at 6pm.
Note about touring professionals
- 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 / performer expectations
- You must check in at the front desk no later than 6pm; otherwise 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. Be sure to watch the countdown clock.
- Respect the time, the audience, and other comedians. Stay out of the staff's way and clear of the aisles. Order from a server and tip them.
About the show
- Open Mic is used as a starting ground for many comics and a place for veterans to try new material. Some jokes may kill, others may bomb, but it's always a good time.
- If you aren't selected to perform, keep sending email requests. Be persistent and patient (and nice) and we will make sure you have an opportunity to take the stage.
- If you’re not selected, please come to the show and support anyway. Your support of the other open mic performers is noticed and appreciated and won’t hurt your chances to be selected in the future.
- Sit down and watch the show from an empty seat in the showroom — you never know, you might learn something!