Comedy Walk Performers

COMEDY WALK Performers

Want to perform, host or crew at COMEDY WALK? See below...

Feedback: June 2008
Who: The typical COMEDY WALK performer is a working comedian who appears at clubs and on television, but is not yet a recognized name. There are 22 spots available for each show. Performers are selected by casting director Gabrielle Pantera. The executive producer is Robin Rowe.
What: If selected, you'll do one or two 10-minute sets. If two sets, that will be at two different venues in the same neighborhood. You'll walk between them (thus COMEDY WALK).
When: COMEDY WALK is scheduled for the second Thursday of each month in downtown Los Angeles, the same day as the Los Angeles Art Walk. The show is 8:30pm to 10pm. There's a planning meeting at 7:30pm, an hour before the show. All performers are invited but not required to attend that. Performer check-in is 20 minutes prior to your show time. The evening's show schedule is part of the program that will be available online a week before the show. Parking is free on the street if you can find it. Many lots and garages available for $6 flat rate.
Where: Downtown Los Angeles near 4th and Spring.
Why: COMEDY WALK promotes comedians and downtown. It's also a lot of fun.
How Much: We give away FREE tickets. COMEDY WALK is possible through the generosity of theater owners, performers, hosts, crew and sponsors.

Instructions: July 2008
Who: COMEDY WALK hosts are actors with show host and comedy experience. Hosts do crowd warm-up ("How's everyone tonight? Who else is from Chicago?"...), introduce performers, thank performers, and most significantly, keep the show on time. Being on time is critical because comedians appear in other venues. The show runs like a train schedule. Hosting is not like being an M.C. at a comedy club. That is, unless an act is late. If that happens you need to be able to keep the room warm, have something prepared or improvise.
What: Hosts are selected by executive producer Robin Rowe. Being attractive, likable, outgoing, easy to understand, prompt, and able to follow detailed instructions are key criteria. Hosts must have a good watch and a flashlight.
When: COMEDY WALK is scheduled for the second Thursday of each month in downtown Los Angeles, the same day as the Los Angeles Art Walk. There's a planning meeting at 7:30pm, an hour before the show. All hosts are required to attend.
Where: See above...
Why: It's fun. Fantastic experience for anyone into hosting live events or television. You will also meet a lot of comedians.
How Much: See above...

Who: COMEDY WALK crew are show wranglers or camera operators. Wranglers assist the show host by checking in performers and directing the audience where to go. Wranglers are the traffic cops of COMEDY WALK. Camera operators shoot Mini-DV Handi-cam footage of the show.
What: Crew is selected by executive producer Robin Rowe. Being likable, prompt and able to follow detailed instructions are key criteria. Crew must have a good watch and a flashlight.
When: COMEDY WALK is scheduled for the second Thursday of each month in downtown Los Angeles, the same day as the Los Angeles Art Walk. There's a planning meeting at 7:30pm, an hour before the show. All crew is required to attend.
Where: See above...
Why: It's fun. Meet new people.
How Much: See above...

Performer: Email Gabrielle Pantera <talent@comedywalk.com> with your name, contact info, bio, and a link to a video of you performing.
Host or Crew: Email Robin Rowe <robin@comedywalk.com> with your name, contact info, bio, etc.

Created Dec. 29th, 2007; Revised July 8, 2008