Eligibility
• Contestants must be 18 years of age or older to participate.
• All performers must sign up in advance to secure a spot. Sign-ups will be first-come, first-served.
• By registering, contestants agree to abide by all competition rules and the decision of the judges and/or audience.
Performance Guidelines
• Each comedian will have up to 10 minutes per round to perform.
• Content must be original material created by the performer.
• Time limits will be strictly enforced. Going over your time may result in disqualification.
Competition Format
• Weekly rounds will feature multiple contestants.
• The audience will vote on who advances each week.
• Each week, two winners will receive a $50 prize and advance to the finals.
• The finals will award a $1500 grand prize and invite with Ali Siddiq to the top
performer, $500 to second and a date at the Hive for third.
• In the event of a tie, the host/judges will make the final decision.
Conduct
• All performers must treat venue staff, hosts, judges, and fellow comedians with respect.
• Heckling, harassment, or aggressive behavior will result in immediate disqualification and removal from the event.
• Contestants must arrive at least 30 minutes before showtime to check in. Failure to check in may forfeit your spot.