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SUMMER IMPROV RETREAT 2012

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SUMMER IMPROV RETREAT 2012 July 22 at 12:00pm until July 28 at 12:00pm

Scott's Family Resort in Lake Oquaga, New York

ARTISTIC NEW DIRECTIONS presents
SUMMER IMPROV RETREAT 2012
Sunday, July 22 - Saturday, July 28 *
Scott's Family Resort in Lake Oquaga, New York
Have your mind blown with inspiration this summer. An unparalleled week full of joy and discovery… Get back to nature while you expand your artistic horizons. Take an in-depth journey into performing through an improvisational base with the expert guidance of a group of internationally revered teaching artists.

This retreat is designed to meet the needs of experienced performers, beginners and everyone in-between. You'll be challenged to grow on your own level in a safe, supportive environment created by Master Teachers...
Gary Austin (Founder/Original Director of L.A.’s The Groundlings)
Carol Fox-Prescott (New York Actor/Director and International Performance Coach)
Wenndy MacKenzie (L.A. Vocal Coach)
Jeffrey Sweet (Award-winning Playwright/Author)
Scotty Watson (Second City Toronto)

There will be time in our schedule for you to enjoy the resort, work on your own projects, receive guidance from our instructors, daydream and socialize! Details: http://www.artisticnewdirections.org/retreats.html Prices listed on the website include lodging/board, tuition and resort perks like those listed above.

Contact : SummerImprovRetreat@gmail.com To register: www.regonline.com/

There will be downtime factored into the week's schedule, so that participants can have time to enjoy the resort itself. Some of the activities that the resort offers are canoeing, bicycling, bowling, tubing, ping pong, golf, and more! (You can also go jump in the lake… literally!)

Questions? Email at: SummerImprovRetreat@gmail.com
Summer Improv Retreat 2012 Sun, July 22 - Sat, July 28
Scott's Family Resort Deposit, New York

The Summer Improv Retreat is offered by Artistic New Directions, a non-profit organization based in New York City that supports perform

Klondike Comedy Showcase

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Klondike Comedy Showcase
Sign in via Twitter, Submit an original joke
Use #KCS and follow @Klondikebar to be eligible.

Participate for a chance to win* an all-expenses paid trip and VIP access to the New York Comedy Festival in November!

Also don't forget the NY Comedy Festival has a contest.

And it's time to submit to the San Francisco and Seattle Int Comedy Competitions and many more festivals.

Subscribe to The Comic Bible Magazine for more comedy news & information

Seattle International StandUp Comedy Competition Now Accepting Submissions

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The 33rd Annual Seattle International StandUp Comedy Competition starts October 31, 2012.
Former winners include Edinburgh Festival favorites DAVID CROWE and DWIGHT SLADE, MATT WEINHOLD, TOM COTTER, and the late legendary MITCH HEDBERG, among others.
Minimum $10,000 in cash prizes.

If you are a comedian and would like to be considered for the Competition, please fill out our Application Form to get the process started.

Applications are accepted June 1 through September 1, 2012.
If you are a venue and are interested in hosting a night of the Seattle International Comedy Competition, contact them here

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RIP John Fox

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Today, we lost another great comedian to a battle with cancer.
Since the late 70s comedian John Fox had been sharing laughs. Diagnosed with cancer he began the John Fox Memorial Fund which provides free cancer screenings for working comedians.
www.johnfoxmemorialfund.org

He will be missed by all in the comedy community.

Comic Bible Comedy News Updates

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Every day Comic Bible finds the most important comedy news on the internet and scoops it for easy reading in Scoop.it Check it out here Comic Bible Comedy News Updates | Scoop.it

Upcoming Comedy Festivals & Contests

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June is busy with comedy at festivals. In Canada the annual FunnyFestCalgary Comedy Festival and contest is coming up May 31 - June 10. Bonnaroo Festival in Tennessee houses Comedy Central® stages and some top comedians. Comic Bible correspondent, Ally Bruener will be on hand for some live blogging -right here - and coverage for the next issue of the magazine. NY Shorts and the Vimeo festival in NY promise fun films and events. Reggie Watts will be the keynote speaker at Vimeo. Viaero Great American Comedy festival is June 13 - 17, 2012. A great line-up and finalists in both their amateur and professional contests are listed on the website at, www2.greatamericancomedyfestival.com.
Comedy lovers and Comics can pick up the Comic Bible Magazine at stores around the country for Comedy Festival News and submission information.
Here are just a few upcoming events (and their submission information):

North Carolina:
The 10th Annual Charleston Comedy Festival — produced by Theatre 99 and the Charleston City Paper — is currently accepting applications for this year's festival.
Festival dates are January 16 - 19, 2013.
Submission deadline is October.
All comedy artists — improv, sketch, stand up, you name it — are welcome to apply.

Massachusetts

Boston Comedy Festival
Taking submissions for it's annual events in November and currently running contests. To submit check the website

Plymouth Rock Comedy Festival will take place October 10-14. Comics should check the site for upcoming submission information.

New York

Ladies of Laughter
See the article on this blog about this all female comedy competition and submit through the website at www.ladiesoflaughter.org

New York Comedy Festival
Annual November event. Just announced dates and a Stand Up for Heroes show. Currently taking submissions for it's comedy competition.

Stand Up 360 - New Guns Contest
Also in November the 2nd annual festival will again have a new comedy competition. Sponsored by Broadway and New York Comedy Clubs. Produced by Al Martin, Eric Hanson and Dustin Chafin. Last year's winner Guilio Galloratti went off to England to perform, won prizes and garnered industry and press attention. Check the website for details on entering.

Iowa

Iowa Comedy Festival & C-4 Competition
Full details are in the upcoming issue of Comic Bible Magazine. the Festival in Des Moines in October has expanded to include several contests in other cities, and more great prizes. Check their website for more information. www.iowacomedyfest.com

Colorado

Laugh Track Comedy Festival
Comic Bible is a proud sponsor of Denver's Laugh Track Comedy Festival. Currently seeking submission through the website. www.laughtrackcomedyfest.com

Midwest - Chicago
Stand Up it's Miller Time
Vote for your favorite comedians on the website and see the final performance hosted by Kevin Hart in Vegas this fall.
Stand Up it’s Miller Time shows
    July 12: Center Stage - Atlanta – 8 p.m.
    July 13: The Joy Theater - New Orleans – 8 p.m.
    July 14: The Charlotte Comedy Zone - Charlotte – 10:15 p.m.
    July 15: Park West - Chicago – 8 p.m.
    Grand finale in Las Vegas at the end of summer

Short Films
Submit short funny films to the now annual CoFilmic at www.cofilmic.uk

Pick up a copy of the Comic Bible Magazine for more Comedy Festival listings and much more Comedy News and interviews.

Redefining ‘Crippled’: How you can help � I Laughed at the Crippled Girl

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Redefining ‘Crippled’: How you can help � I Laughed at the Crippled Girl

Six Female Showrunners Talk Ratings, Their Comedy Icons, and Internet Hate -- Vulture

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Six Female Showrunners Talk Ratings, Their Comedy Icons, and Internet Hate -- Vulture

Celebrities talking about Comic Bible

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Just a few comedy celebrities talking about Comic Bible

Check out www.thecomicbible.com for more information about the Ultimate Comedy Magazine!!

Help Stop the PC in comedy....Party in the Park: Where it’s not okay to be proudly crippled � I Laughed at the Crippled Girl

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Party in the Park: Where it’s not okay to be proudly crippled � I Laughed at the Crippled Girl

Comic Bible correspondent and comedian Ally Bruener wants the right to call herself "crippled" (her friend was arrested promoting her 'I Laughed at the Crippled Girl' brand and show)

She needs your help spreading the word...
http://allybruener.com/?p=3370

and help stop the PC in comedy....

LA Comedy Short Festival Photos

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USA Network EXPANDS COMEDY PROGRAMMING

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		US NETWORK PRESS RELEASE	USA NETWORK EXPANDS COMEDY PROGRAMMING WITH NEW PROJECTS FROM HOLLYWOOD HEAVYWEIGHTS KELSEY GRAMMER, MARK GORDON, DENIS LEARY AND BERMAN/BRAUN

NEW YORK – May 17, 2012 – USA Network is building on its consistent track record of hits and expanding its original programming slate with the development of several high-profile comedies. The new projects will join the network’s latest acquired series – the award-winning and top-rated MODERN FAMILY – when it beings airing next year. The new slate features some of television and film’s most sought after comedic talent, including Kelsey Grammer, Mark Gordon, Denis Leary and Gail Berman and Lloyd Braun. The announcement came today from USA co-presidents Chris McCumber and Jeff Wachtel.

"The comedy genre has re-emerged as a top choice for television audiences, and we anticipate our latest projects coupled with MODERN FAMILY will ignite excitement with our viewers,” said McCumber and Wachtel. “Our track record of provocative storytelling from marquee talent has made USA a top entertainment brand for consumers and a great investment for brands looking to reach them.”

“USA is the perfect home for MODERN FAMILY,” said Steven Levitan, the show’s executive producer. “We are proud to anchor USA’s next generation of comedies when we begin airing next year.”

REGULARS, BENCHED, THE DICCIO BROTHERS and START UP will join the previously announced comedy projects in development: PAGING DR. FREED, from Michael Feldman and SIRENS, from Denis Leary.

USA’s upcoming half hour comedy slate includes:

REGULARS – A misfit group of customers and employees at a suburban New Jersey bar express their joys, sorrows and observations through karaoke. Executive produced and written by Andrew Leeds & David Lampson. Executive produced by Gail Berman, Lloyd Braun and Gene Stein (BermanBraun). From Universal Television.

BENCHED – After losing her boyfriend and her high-powered job as an attorney all on one day, Nina finds that the only job available to her is at the Public Defender’s office. She quickly realizes that the system is more screwed up than her own crazy personal life. Written by Michaela Watkins and Damon Jones. Executive produced by Mark Gordon (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Criminal Minds”) along with the Mark Gordon Company. From ABC Studios.

THE DICICCO BROTHERS – From comedy icon Kelsey Grammer and writer Ed Cannistraci comes the story of a promising dot-com entrepreneur who moves to the very politically correct culture of Silicon Valley with dreams of making it big. His dreams may unravel though when his colorful, blunt, and unrefined extended family arrives to “offer their support.” Story by Ed Cannistraci & Chris Cannistraci and teleplay by Ed Cannistraci ("Pierre Pierre"). Executive produced by Kelsey Grammer (“Medium,” “Girlfriends,” “The Game”), Brian Sher and Stella Stolper, with Grammnet Productions. From Universal Cable Productions.

START–UP – Matt and Josh don’t want to settle in life, love or in deciding on what job to get out of college. They don’t want to be cogs in some big company’s machine – they want the new American dream…being their own bosses and creating a start-up. Now all they have to do is land on an idea and hey, what could be so hard about that? Written by Justin Spitzer, (“The Office”) and executive produced by Peter Traugott (“Samantha Who?,” “Jake In Progress”), comes a comedy about the great lengths this group of friends will go to dream big and cash out.
From Universal Television.

Previously announced projects:

PAGING DR. FREED – From Michael Feldman (“That’s So Raven”) comes PAGING DR. FREED, a comedy about two gynecologist brothers who inherit their father’s thriving medical practice after he suffers a heart attack during an attempt at “playing” doctor with his young secretary. Along with taking over the family business, these brothers also must deal with something else their father left behind – their overbearing, neurotic mother. Trusted and beloved by their patients, these guys are professionals when it comes to women but only from the neck down. From Fox 21.

SIRENS – The distinct comedic point of view of Denis Leary returns to television with SIRENS. Teaming up with the co-creator of “Wedding Crashers,” Bob Fisher, Leary’s new comedy follows three of Chicago’s best EMTs whose sometimes self-loathing, other times narcissistic, and always downright self-destructive personalities make them unqualified for sustaining relationships, friendships and most occupations. They are, however, uniquely qualified for saving anyone unlucky enough to wind up in their ambulance. From Fox Television Studios. - ## USA NETWORKS

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NY Free Daily Show Comedy and more

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This Summer find free outdoor stand-up comedy with "Daily Show" correspondents and Hannibal Buress in New York City Parks.
COMEDY CENTRAL Live® has again partnered with the City Parks Foundation by expanding its annual SummerStage comedy showcase in Central Park, adding a second free event in Brooklyn’s Red Hook Park.
For the first event, COMEDY CENTRAL gets political with "Indecision in the Park," which will be hosted by John Hodgman, and feature stand-up comedy by "Daily Show" correspondents Wyatt Cenac, Al Madrigal, and John Oliver, along with contributor Kristen Schaal, executive producer Rory Albanese, and co-executive producer Adam Lowitt, among others. "Indecision in the Park," sponsored by Outback Steakhouse, will be held rain or shine on Wednesday, June 20 at 8:00 p.m. (gates open at 7:00 p.m.) at the SummerStage venue in mid-Central Park. (Enter at Fifth Avenue and 69th Street)

COMEDY CENTRAL expands to the borough of Brooklyn for the second event, “COMEDY CENTRAL Live Presents: Hannibal Buress” in Red Hook Park. Headlined by hilarious stand-up comedian and winner of the 2012 Comedy Award for Club Comic, Hannibal Buress, and featuring performances by comedians Kevin Barnett and Josh Rabinowitz, the event will take place rain or shine on Sunday, June 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the SummerStage venue in Red Hook Park.

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LA Comedy Shorts Festival

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Comic Bible Correspondent Sarah King and Camerawoman, Julia Renner at the LA Comedy Short Festival.
(photos by: Val Lopez)

See Sarahs coverage in The COMIC BIBLE MAGAZINE HTTP://WWW.THECOMICBIBLE.COM

Tips to Stand-Up

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Comic Bible Tips to Stand-UP Part 1: Way Before the Stage

You think you’re funny; people tell you that you are funny, but how does one go from telling jokes at family parties and take it to the stage?

For many, performing -show business in general- seems daunting, and exclusively for the chosen few.

Well, those few started the same way, with desire and a goal.

To get you off out of the living room and headed toward to the stage, Comic Bible Magazine has a series of tips, beginning with this; Part 1: Way Before the Stage.

Desire.

Decide if this is something you really want to do for a living. If you merely want to have fun, find an open mic, bring your friends and family, tell your jokes and have a good time. If you are serious about comedy as a career, that career stars with a deep desire to make people laugh and to be on stage. Think about where that path might lead you. If it is your goal to be a comedic star in movies or on television through stand-up comedy, know the statistics. Very few make it to level of stardom that Ellen DeGeneris, Will Ferrell or Tina Fey have. But, be assured that most who start out in stand-up comedy and work hard towards their goal, do make a successful living at it, in other aspects of the entertainment business and as touring comedians.

Learn.

With that ‘want’ and your goal in place, next, learn. Watch comedy stars, scrutinize their timing, their delivery, their jokes. Read interviews with and books written by successful comedians. Learn the history of comedy, know who the greats were and how they became ‘great’. Read about the business of comedy and the entertainment industry online and in periodicals such as BackStage, Variety, Holllywood Reporter and The Comic Bible. Keep up with current trends in entertainment in all mediums. Know who the players are, and what is happening in the industry you want to be involved in.

Dispel the myth, “There are no rules in comedy.”

Comedy isn’t anarchy, it’s a business, and like any other business there are rules.

There may be what seems like ‘no rules’ for major players –in any business. However, when getting to that level of stardom, there are rules. Not in forming your own joke style, or material, but most venues with stages and the people who book them have rules. If you want to earn respect -unless you are morally obligated to bend one, have respect for others rules.

Comedy is a Business and you want a job. Like any other job, you have to do the work.

While keeping your desire to be a comedian in place, consistently learning about the comedy and entertainment business and respecting the business aspect of stand-up comedy, work on your comedy material and your presence on stage.

Discover You

You wanted to be a comedian because you believe you are funny. Anyone can tell a joke, and a funny line will always make people laugh. Why do people laugh at yours? What about you and your personality makes people laugh at your jokes?

Break that down. Take away the jokes and find your personality. That, your persona will be the core of every joke you write and tell, and that, your personality, is what will make you stand out as a stand-up comedian.

Coming soon:
Comic Bible
Tips to Stand-up Part 2: Persona: Putting Personality in your Jokes

Stay on top of the comedy industry read Comic Bible Magazine
Periodicals about Show Business:

http://www.variety.com
http://hollywoodreporter.com
http://www.thecomicbible.com
http://www.backstage.com

ABC Comedies

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Here are previews of some of the new comedies coming on ABC Televison.

The Family Tools
by ABC Studios based on the UK series White Van Man.

Malibu Country

The Neighbors

Check out The Comic Bible Magazine for more comedy news. www.thecomicbible.com

Ellen DeGeneris to be awarded Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

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Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres will receive the annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
DeGeneres, 54, will receive the nation's highest comedic honor on October 22 at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall in Washington D.C.. Last year's recipient was Will Ferrell and previous female recipients included Tina Fey and Whoopi Goldberg.
DeGeneres went from comedy clubs to fame with her Emmy Award-winning sitcom, "Ellen", wrote several best-selling books, appeared in several movies and voice characters and of course, currently hosts, Emmy Award-winning syndicated talk show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show".

"To get the same award that has been given to people like Bill Cosby, Tina Fey and Will Ferrell, it really makes me wonder...why didn't I get this sooner?" DeGeneres joked in a statement.

The Mark Twain Prize, established in 1998, recognizes people who have had an impact on society comparable to the 19th century satirist and writer of novels such as "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer".

For all comedy news read THE COMIC BIBLE MAGAZINE

Learn Animation & Film from Bill Plympton online!

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Bill Plympton, master animator and filmmaker shares his technique in step-by-step episodes on Vimeo. Don't miss a chance to learn from this iconic filmmaker, Bill Plympton. www.plymptoons.com
The first episode here, but the new one is out so log onto Vimeo and Check it out!

Read Comic Bible Magazine to stay up to date on Plympton and all comedy news.

Hotel Hell - Comedian's Joke

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Hahahahaha
Comic Bible sees humor in this new FOX reality series!

This post isn't about comedy, or is it?
If there is anything comedians become experts about - it's hotels! Fox is producing a new reality series Hotel Hell. They are looking for Hotel Owners....bet you comedians could offer just a few suggestions!

Hotel Hell

FOX AND GORDON RAMSAY CHECK INTO "HOTEL HELL"
One Potato Two Potato Inc. to Produce New Unscripted Series
FOX and Chef Gordon Ramsay have checked into HOTEL HELL, a new unscripted series from Ramsay's One Potato Two Potato Inc.
After over a decade of running restaurants in some of the top hotels around the world, traveling the globe and running an award-winning boutique hotel in London, Ramsay knows firsthand the crucial importance of surpassing guests' highest expectations. In the series, Ramsay and a team of hospitality experts will travel across the country to fix struggling hotels, mediocre motels and just plain bad bed & breakfasts.
From dirty bedrooms and mold-ridden bathrooms to incompetent staff or customer service that's not up to par, Ramsay and his team will work with the hotel employees to turn these hapless establishments around. As he tries to turn these "No"-tels into successful hotels, Ramsay - in his own inimitable style - will go head-to-head with the owners and staff, raising the tension to maximum capacity. With reputations on the line, one thing is certain: if they can't meet Ramsay's high standards, they will never check out of HOTEL HELL.
"Gordon is amazing to work with and no matter what the premise, he delivers every time," said Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. "With an unprecedented three shows already on the air, Gordon is an incredible television success, and we're really thrilled to put him through HOTEL HELL on FOX."
"These are stories that everyone can relate to, because virtually all of us have had a bad hotel experience that's turned a holiday or business trip into a total disaster," Ramsay added. "It's time to put the hospitality industry to the test."
"We're thrilled to be working with FOX on this exciting new format, taking Gordon's expertise and applying it to one of the toughest business environments in the world," said Adeline Ramage Rooney, VP Programs & Development at One Potato Two Potato.
If you are an owner who would like to apply for HOTEL HELL (working title), please visit: www.theconlincompany.com/nowcasting/hotelhell.html.
HOTEL HELL (working title) is produced by One Potato Two Potato Inc. (part of the All3Media group). Gordon Ramsay, Adeline Ramage Rooney, Patricia Llewellyn and Ben Adler serve as executive producers.
One Potato Two Potato was founded by Gordon Ramsay and Optomen Television in 2008 to create and produce worldwide programming for Ramsay ventures across all formats including television, digital media and publishing. Renowned for high-quality programming, the company has produced hit series on both sides of the Atlantic, including "Gordon's Great Escape" and "Gordon Ramsay's Shark Bait," both for the U.K.'s Channel 4; the 2009 FOX special COOKALONG LIVE, which was based on the Channel 4 series of the same name; and "My Kitchen," for UKTV's Good Food channel. HOTEL HELL (working title) is One Potato Two Potato's second series venture with FOX. The highly successful MASTERCHEF, co-produced with Reveille, has just finished its second season. The company is also currently in development on projects both within and beyond the food genre for broadcast in the U.K., U.S.A. and Australia. OPTP became part of the All3Media group in 2010. To learn more about OPTP, log onto www.onepotatotwopotato.tv.

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New Comedy TV Shows

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All networks (except CW) have some new comedies coming this fall:
Comic Bible wants your opinion. Leave your comments below.

Highlights of the new NBC Fall schedule include an expansion of comedy to Tuesday and Friday nights for a total of five full hours of primetime comedy.

The season's new fall comedies are "Go On," "The New Normal," "Animal Practice" and "Guys with Kids." Other mid-season comedies include "Save Me," "1600 Penn" and "Next Caller."

Here's a preview of Animal Practice "A veterinarian's office comedy with plenty of horsing around."

And another of The New Normal "Two gay dads and a baby mama create a totally new kind of family comedy."

Here's a preview of a couple of Fox's new comedies:

This is a new FOX New comedy Ben & Kate:

This next FOX series is currently titled: The Mindy Project
Produced by Universal Television and 3 Arts Entertainment. From creator writer/producer and New York Times best-selling author Mindy Kaling.

CBS added Partners and Friend Me to the comedy line-up.

There are many more comedies added to the network's line-ups. The good news -for comedians- is more work!

Comic Bible Magazine will have an overview in the next print edition (on stands soon). CB will also post some more preview trailers here. Let Comic Bible know what you think. Comment below!!
and FYI:
HBO To Develop a 1980s Wall Street Comedy Starring Rob Riggle With Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg And Chris Henchy.

Laugh for a Cause

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There are many charities turning to laughter to generate positive attention and donations for their cause.

Comedy Cures® the foundation began by Saranne Rothberg has been spreading laughs through the Cancer community for many years. Look for an article with Saranne Rothberg in the upcoming THE COMIC BIBLE MAGAZINE. In the meantime, see the website for more information and learn how to get involved at www.comedycures.org

Of course, Gilda's Clubs named after famous comedian Gilda Radner, offer some comedy events throughout the year. Gilda's Club Northern New Jersey celebrates laughter for its cause during several events, including its long-running annual Laugh Off Competition chaired by funny lady Sunda Croonquist. And in Michigan, they have a week-log smile fest, LaughFest sponsored by the local Gilda's Club.

RX Laughter, a 501c3 nonprofit public charity founded in 1998, uses the healing power of laughter to help those with serious illnesses. They've also just begun a program with UCLA and Second City to help heal the effects of war with improv comedy. Check out RX Laughter and the work they are doing to prove comedy heals at Rx Laughter

A new way to give to your favorite charity is through searching and shopping! Believe it or not, you can Get Involved with GoodSearch: it's an easy way to raise money for your favorite cause. Just start using Yahoo! powered GoodSearch.com as your search engine and they'll donate about a penny to your favorite cause every time you do a search! In addition, do all of your shopping through their online shopping mall, GoodShop.com, where you can shop at more than 2,600 top online retailers and a percentage of your purchases will go to the charity or school of your choice. You pay the same price as you normally would, but a donation goes to your cause! You can also enroll in the GoodDining program. Eat at over 10,000 participating restaurants nationwide and you can earn up to 6% of every dollar spent on the meal as a donation for your charity or school. Here's the web site — http://www.goodsearch.com/.

Always support your cause and remember, even if you cannot donate funds, laughter is the answer, please give someone a laugh today.

For more Laughter for a Good Cause ™ and other Comedy News read The Comic Bible Magazine

Help Comedians

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Unfortunately, many comedians do not have health insurance and when a medical need becomes serious so does their financial condition.

The following comedians need your help to get back where they belong - on stage and making us all laugh!

Comedian Mike MacDonald needs your help.
Mike MacDonald is in need of a Liver Transplant and needs help paying medical bills.
He has shared his story on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ComedianMikeMacDonald/info

Donate to Mike MacDonald

Fundraising Ideashttp://www.gofundme.com/mikemacdonald

Comedian Rick Shapiro also recently had a medical need that left him in need of help:


purchase his CD and Donate to Rick Shapiro at RickShapirotv.com

For all comedy news see The Comic Bible Magazine

5 Tips Self Promotion

2012-05-13T12:00:00.000-04:00

Self promotion is necessary as a comedian. No one wants to be unknown talent. To be known means that people have to know your name, but not all talented people remember to promote their name along with talent.

There are many simple ways to keep ones name in people's mind. On the internet, a few changes to your normal routine or just minutes a day will build a network of fans - all of whom know your name and what you do.

Here are 5 easy ways to promote your name:

1. Social networking:
Of course, the obvious are Facebook and Twitter. Linkdn is helpful business networking tool, and new to the list of popular networking is Google +1. Every comedian should have at least a three-minute -good quality- tape on youtube. The upcoming issue of Comic Bible Magazine has a list of some networking sites and places to list comedy talent list their profiles on.

2. Get a website and use your name as the link. Blogs are free. Weebly and webs are free. These sites offer templates that make it easy to create a website. All talent should have a website.

3. Get links to your website, and your profiles. Find sites that list talent and add yours.

Comic Bible Magazine websites offer free talent listings too - and they're instant, fill in the form and your link goes right on the site.

4. Sign your emails with your full name and contact information.

5. Get a QR code. These days, everyone is mobile. QR codes can be created for any website or message. People can easily scan the QR code and go directly to your website, message or contact information. You can add a QR code to your business card, flyers, website, emails and in all of your promotions.

The Comic Bible Magazine adding a QR code generator here to get you started:
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Women & Comedy

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Comedian Producer, Peggy Boyce began the Funniest Females Contests in the early 90s. Using her knowledge of the business, and her public relations experience Boyce quickly grew her local contest into a National Ladies of Laughter competition. The contest became and is still renown for showcasing the female comedy stars of the future. All of its winners -and many of its participants - have gone on to successful comedy careers.
After establishing itself as a prestigious national event and many funny females being awarded cash and other prizes at fabulous gala events, including at Madison Square Garden, Ladies of Laughter's major sponsor partner bowed out due to the economy and the events came to an end.

In its wake, there have been several other events celebrating female comedy, however the gap Ladies of Laughter left in the promotion of female comedy was felt by funny ladies throughout the industry.

The Women in Comedy Festival had come to be, once put on by the producers of The Toyota Comedy Festival, it too ended abruptly. Several years ago a Women in Comedy Festival in Boston began and has quickly become a popular and ever-growing showcase of top and up-and-coming female talent every March. Comic Bible's Deb Farrar-Parkman was on the scene and details of this past March's event are in the next issue of The Comic Bible Magazine.

Bill Word Productions and Flappers Comedy Club hold a long-running local contest for California's Funniest Females. Funny lady, Jackie Fabulous usually hosts the finals after months of competition rounds. In Oregon, Leigh Anne Jasheway created and for five years produces the a popular, Women in Comedy Annual. In San Francisco, Kung-Po Productions has a less consistent Female Comedy Showcase event.
This year, Hope Flood held the first-ever Females in Comedy Convention in California and deserves Kudos for her efforts to bring female comedians together, and for a successful first-time event. While the Females in Comedy Convention events did showcase some comedy, its main focus was on workshops and the business of comedy.

And what about the business? Without showcase opportunities for female comedians, it's hard for female comedians to be seen. Many club bookers are still under the impression females aren't funny and will not give more than one slot a night to a woman comedian. The new abundance of female starring sitcoms may change that, but for now, the fact remains, female comedians don't have many opportunities for stage-time, or to showcase themselves.

... Until this week - when LADIES OF LAUGHTER announced the competition is back, taking entries and will again offer fabulous prizes including cash and publicity.

Comic Bible is proud to have signed on as a sponsor and encourages other business to do the same, while also shouting to female comedians: Enter Ladies of Laughter! Be Funny! Be Heard!

COMEDY FESTIVAL call for entries

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LADIES OF LAUGHTER
Great competition for female comedians.
Enter through the website.

LAUGH TRACK COMEDY FESTIVAL
August Denver, CO competition seeks entries now!

C4 Comedy Competition & Iowa Comedy Festival
Contest is in 4 midwest cities before finals at the Iowa Comedy Festival

Boston Comedy Festival Stand Up Comedy Contest
All Submissions must be completed by July 1st 2012
Please note that you will not be considered eligible for entry until you have supplied all necessary information:
A Bio, Link to a Five Minute Video and $35 Entry Fee
Click here to complete you submission

Boston Comedy Festival – New York Showcase
All Submissions must be completed by May 18, 2012
Please note that you will not be considered eligible for entry until you have supplied all necessary information: A Bio, Link to a Five Minute Video and $25 Entry Fee

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taking submissions now

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