It's festival audition season

by Brian McKim & Traci Skene on October 5th, 2006

J.P. Buck, Manager of Talent-HBO Comedy Festival/The Comedy Festival, sends along the following:

The HBO Comedy Festival will be holding an open call for comedians and comedy groups at The Cap City Comedy Club in Austin, TX on Tuesday October 17, 2006 from 11 AM to 3 PM. The Festival is looking for the best up-and-coming comedic performers, including stand-ups, sketch groups, one person shows & alternative acts. All persons wishing to be considered for the upcoming festival in Aspen, CO should prepare 2-3 minutes of material. Please bring a headshot with contact information on the back. No other materials are required; however performers can bring DVDs of longer performances to leave with the festival representative.

And, the folks who run the “original” Las Vegas Comedy Festival are looking for comics at Chicago Zanie’s, October 9. From 1:00-3:00 PM audition spots will be granted on a first come, first served basis, with 8:30 PM callbacks.

Hit both of the above links for further information regarding future auditions.