Thursday Happy Hour Open Mic @ National Lampoon: The Yellow Door!

Come on by our Thursday Happy Hour starting at 6:30pm for your chance to do 3-5 min of comedy at our Open Mic!

Open Mic Rules with Contest Feature

Sign-Up Process: Sign-ups start 30 minutes before the show. First come, first served, with a limit on the number of slots per night.

Time Limit: Each performer has a maximum of 5 minutes on stage, ensuring everyone has a fair opportunity to perform.

Content Guidelines: Keep material respectful and within the venue's comedy standards. Avoid excessive profanity or topics that could be inappropriate for a diverse audience.

No Heckling: Support your fellow performers by refraining from heckling or interrupting during their sets. Let's keep the environment friendly and encouraging.

Performance Order: The host will announce the order. Please be ready to go on stage when called.

Open Mic Contest:

Audience Voting: At the end of the open mic night, the audience will vote for their favorite performer.

Prize: The performer with the most votes wins a guaranteed spot in the main room for an upcoming show!

Voting Method: Each audience member receives one ballot (or a digital vote if applicable) to vote for their favorite performer, ensuring one vote per person.

Winner Announcement: The winner will be announced at the end of the night, and staff will coordinate with the winner for their main room spot.

No Repeat Sets: Please refrain from performing more than once per night to give everyone a fair chance.

Use of Props: If your act includes props, please keep setup and teardown time minimal. Let the host know if you need any special accommodations.

Respect for Venue and Staff: Treat our venue and staff with respect. Any disruptive behavior may lead to disqualification and removal from the premises.

No Outside Food or Drinks: All refreshments must be purchased on-site to support the venue. Outside food or beverages are not permitted.

Enjoy Yourself!: Open mic night is about creativity, growth, and laughter. Have fun, support each other, and keep the energy up for a fantastic night!

Host or Publisher National Lampoon: The Yellow Door