Questions and answers for stand-up comics performing at a RooftopComedy venue.
RooftopComedy records select performances from comedy clubs around the world and publishes the best of the best online via the RooftopComedy network. We made Rooftop to serve as a new avenue for comedians. Comics get more exposure, the ability to sell their own stuff on Rooftop, access to professionally shot video of their sets, a customized online profile, and a chance to win monthly prizes.
And we're always adding more stuff.
We've got some very cool features, shows, prizes and other ways for you to make more money all in the works. Make sure you sign up as a comic member (it's free) in order to get the word when new programs get introduced.
Here are some answers to the questions we're asked most often. But if we've missed something there's contact info at the bottom.
How much of my set are you going to use? If you're participating in an open mic, we'll post your whole set — it probably isn't that long. If you're appearing in a showcase, as a feature or as a headliner, we'll just publish a short teaser of your performance, likely something between :30 seconds and 4:00 minutes of material. If you explicitly ask us to publish your entire 45-min set, we'll do it, but you have to tell us to do so.
What if I have a bad set? It happens to the best of us. If you're really not happy with how things went down, drop us a line and we'll remove that set from the site.
What will this cost me? Zero. Everything you currently see on the site is free to comics.
What about my material? Is this exclusive? You own your material. You're giving us the OK to promote your stuff via the RooftopComedy network by using a clip or clips that we record, but you're not giving us exclusivity over any of your material.
Who made Rooftop? This site was started by comics and a couple of nerds who love comedy. We're convinced comedy doesn't have to be the watered down bullshit you see on TV, and we want to support both up-and-coming and established working comics by helping them find a larger (and cooler) online audience.
What if I want to be on Rooftop, but I'm not performing at one of your venues? If you've got a well-produced video recording of a set you think killed, submit it to us. Our editors will take a look at it and, if it gets them rolling, we'll get it up on the site in a day or two.
How do I contact you guys? If you've still got questions send us an email at comics@rooftopcomedy.com or call us at +1-800-860-0293. We also have an actual address where you can send us stuff:
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