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Open letter to comedy community from NLCH

We received the following document from Marty Fischer, COO of the recently launched National Lampoon Comedy House chain (scroll down this page to see the earlier posting on the new comedy clubs from June 26):

AN OPEN LETTER TO OUR FRIENDS IN THE COMEDY COMMUNITY

As we are presently launching the newest national chain of comedy clubs affiliated with National Lampoon and Dave & Busters, It has come to our attention that some clubs are attempting to bully and intimidate comics with the threat of not booking them if they work at for us or NLCH. This is an unfortunate, unfair, unprofessional and illegal practice. The ONLY loser in this situation is you, the comic, who only wants to work and pay your bills.

Our organization is spearheaded by Marty Fischer and is comprised of industry professionals (managers, agents, bookers, previous club owners and representatives of several comedy festivals) with a combined experience of over 100 years.

More info on our web site www.nationallampooncomedyhouse.com on our present and planned locations.

OUR GOAL:
As always our goal is to provide audiences with the very best talent of all levels. To provide comics with a professional and friendly work environment. To provide a place to nurture developing talent.

BOOKING POLICY:
WE DO NOT RESTRICT COMICS FROM WORKING AT ANY VENUE. THERE IS NO TIME RESTRICTION BETWEEN PLAYING ANYWHERE ELSE AND NLCH. THERE ARE NO HARD FEELINGS OR REPERCUSSIONS IF A COMIC FEELS HE/SHE HAS A CONFLICT AND TURNS DOWN AN OFFER TO WORK AT NLCH. HOWEVER, IF YOU ACCEPT A DATE AND THEN DROP OUT DUE TO CONFLICT, YOU WILL BURN THE BRIDGE!

PLEASE NOTE:
LOYALTY COUNTS. COMICS WHO SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS WILL ALWAYS BE CONSIDERED FIRST IN ANY OF OUR LOCATIONS.

We hope this is a wake up call to club owners to realize there are enough customers and an abundance of comics to go around, and without you, the comics, WE HAVE NO BUSINESS! So let’s concentrate on building our businesses and give the comics the support and respect they deserve.

If anyone would like to discuss this with me personally, I can be reached at Marty@NationalLampoonComedyHouse.com or directly at 646-773-5050.

Wishing All Great Success,
Marty Fischer
COO, National Lampoon Comedy House