NBC is Now Looking For Aspiring Comedians in NYC
StandUp NBC is conducting a nationwide search for aspiring stand-up comedians of diverse backgrounds. This program which started in 2003 is an initiative that allows comedians from across the country to showcase for key players at NBCUniversal and throughout the industry. Top recipient(s) are offered an NBC Talent Holding Deal, meetings with NBCUniversal Casting execs and an invitation to showcase at NACA for the opportunity to tour the US college circuit. Success stories include: Hasan Minhaj (The Daily Show), Hannibal Burress (Broad City, 30 Rock, Neighbors, SNL), Lil Rel Howery (Get Out, Carmichael Show), Ron Funches (Powerless, Undateable), Tone Bell (Bad Judge, People are Talking),Ian Edwards (SNL), Brandon T. Jackson (Tropic Thunder, Mr. Robinson),Eric Andre (Two Broke Girls, Man Seeking Woman), and Deon Cole (Conan, Black-ish).
HOW IT WORKS
Online Video Submissions
All Cities will open a separate online video submissions window. Check below for dates. Comedians can log on and provide videos links (2 mins max) to recent performances.
Top comics will be notified directly if they make it to LIVE auditions.
Regional Open Call Audition
In these four cities, Vegas & Charlotte, New York, and Houston, we will hold an Open Call. Auditions commence promptly at 9AM. Only the first 100-125 comics who arrive will be seen. Comics will have one minute to perform at the initial audition. A handful will be invited back to callbacks the following day to perform a longer 2-3 minute set. From these, the top comics are selected to perform in the regional semi-finalist showcase that weekend.
Semi-Finalist Live Showcase
The regional showcase takes place the same weekend of auditions. The chosen few are asked to perform approximately 7 minutes of material before a live audience. These semi-finalist shows will not air on NBC, but rather are an opportunity to be showcased for bookers, agents, casting directors, and television executives in consideration for future casting and development opportunities as well as the Los Angeles Finals.
Los Angeles Finalist Showcase
Approximately 8 StandUp NBC Finalists will be flown to Los Angeles to perform in front of a live audience of agents, casting directors, and television executives. Winner(s) will be offered a Talent Holding Deal with NBCUniversal.
2018 OPEN CALL SCHEDULE
CHARLOTTE
Submissions Window: JUNE 4th-15th
Online Submissions: https://nbcunitips.submittable.com/submit
OPEN CALL: July 28
Showcase: JULY 29 7pm
COMEDY ZONE 900 NC Music Factory Blvd. Suite B3 Charlotte, NC 28206
NEW YORK
Submissions Window: June 18th -29th
Online Submissions: https://nbcunitips.submittable.com/submit
OPEN CALL: SAT Aug 11
CALLBACKS: SUN Aug 12
Showcase: Monday AUG 13 @7:30pm
GOTHAM 208 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011
HOUSTON
Submissions Window: JULY 30th– Aug10th
Online Submissions: https://nbcunitips.submittable.com/submit
OPEN CALL: Sept 22
Showcase: Sept 23 @7pm
JOKE JOINT 11460 Fuqua Street #300 Houston TX 77089
Source: nbcunitips.com/standupnbc