Applications are open for performing in the 8th annual New South Comedy Festival in Greenville, SC. For 7 years we have brought hundreds of comedy acts (North Coast, Magnet Tourco, Orange Tuxedo, Co-Workers, Drum Machine, Julian McCullough, Magic Negro, Pop Roulette, Coworkers, Sister’s Three, Thunderstood) and workshops from the countries best instructors (Second City, iO, UCB, Magnet Theatre, The Pack, PHIT, Westside Comedy Theater, Theatre 99, Dad’s Garage, PIT Chapel Hill, Batsu Laughter Party, HUGE Theater) to the beautiful downtown Greenville, SC. And we’re doing it again.
All performances and workshops will be in Greenville, SC from November 4-13th, 2021. The first weekend will primarily be stand-up and sketch comedy shows. The second weekend will mostly be improv comedy acts. However, there is some flexibility for all types of acts to be scheduled throughout the 2 week festival.
The festival is accepting submissions from Improv, Stand-up, Sketch, and Musical Comedy. Also, for the first time ever we’ll be accepting individual improviser submissions.
This year we are requiring that all performers on stage and students in workshops be vaccinated.
Deadline for applications is September 19th (early bird discount ends August 31st). All acts will be notified of acceptance by mid-September. All accepted acts will receive free access to the all festival shows and after parties as well as discounts on workshops from veteran performers.
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