August 9th
Rozana - 6120 N. Lincoln Ave.
$250 LAUGH-OFF
COMEDY COMPETITION
(THIS IS A WINNER TAKE ALL COMPETITION)
HOW TO SECURE A SLOT IN THE CONTEST
✅ Bring 3 paying supporters automatically entered in competition
✅ Bring 2 paying supporters pay $20 to enter the competition
✅ Bring 1 paying supporter pay $40 to enter the competition
✅ Bring No Supporters pay $60 to enter the competition
Comedians can guarantee their slot in advance by putting up $60 and this registers you and gives you 3 tickets for supporters
BONUS MONEY
After registration requirements have been met all comedians will have the opportunity to sell advance tickets at $20 and will receive $5 from each ticket sold.
Contest limited to 15 comedians. Each comedian gets 6 minutes. (1hr 30 minutes of stage time)
All comedians must check-in by 7:45pm or the slot will go to the next comedian on the waiting list. Comedians on the waiting list and in the building must immediately cover the registration fee if selected to perform.
Comedians will draw numbers at 8:15pm and pick the slot they want in the order of the number they pick 1 – 15.
Contest starts at 8:30pm SHARP!
IF YOU ARE READY TO REGISTER OR YOU STILL HAVE QUESTIONS CALL
312-618-0813
THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE AN AUTOMATIC SLOT IN THE $500+ LAUGH-OFF THAT WILL START SEPTEMBER 3 AND RUN THRU THE FINALS ON OCTOBER 11, 2025
SCORING SYSTEM
CORE ELEMENTS 1-15 points
Funny: Did they consistently generate laughter from the audience through their material and delivery?
Originality: Did they bring a fresh perspective or unique voice to their material?
Observational Skills: Did they draw inspiration from everyday life? Were they able to translate that into funny and relatable material?
PERFORMANCE & DELIVERY 1-10 points
Stage Presence: Did they have confidence, charisma, and the ability to command the audience’s attention?
Timing: Did they deliver punch lines effectively to maximize the impact of their jokes (pauses, pacing, and rhythm)?
Delivery: Did their tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language all contribute to their delivery and enhance their humor?
Improvisation: Did they think on their feet and interact with the audience?
MATERIAL 1-10 points
Relatability: Did they tap into shared experiences or relatable situations that resonated with the audience?
Writing Skills: Were their jokes/ routines well-structured?
Authenticity: Did their true personality shine through their comedy and create a genuine connection with the audience?
AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT 1-15 points
Audience Engagement: Did they connect with the audience and make them feel like they were part of the show?
Adaptability: Did they adjust their act based on the audience’s reaction and the overall atmosphere of the venue?
Risk-taking: Did they push boundaries, experiment with different comedic styles, and challenge the status quo?
Each comedian starts with a perfect score of 50. Points are then deducted based on whether or not you met the criteria of each section
The judges’ personal “tastes, likes, dislikes, or feelings” have NO ROLE in the scoring
Crowd applause has NO ROLE in the scoring
At the end of the night, each comedian will be allowed to see the score they received