The 2012 Ladies of Laughter comedy contest is searching for funny women to compete for its coveted Professional and Newcomer titles. The contest relaunches after an eight-year hiatus to host four preliminary events July 17, 24 and August 1 at Broadway Comedy Club and July 27 at Comic Strip Live, and the finals August 15 at Gotham Comedy Club in New York City.
“Since it was first introduced into comedy clubs in 1999, the Ladies of Laughter series has awarded comedy bookings, major publicity and over $20,000 to comediennes and has been a driving force behind women comediennes getting to the next level in their careers,” said Executive Producer, Peggy Boyce.
Past winners include Tammy Pescatelli, Jane Condon, Kim Cea, Dena Blizzard and Patti Rosborough.
Comedians can register online and submit an entry form, video link and $30 entry fee. Contestants must be eighteen years or older and must enter no later than July 20. The contest has two categories, Professionals and Newcomers, and each contestant will be judged on audience response, originality, material and delivery by a panel of industry judges. Winners from each event advance to the finals where they will be perform before Comedy Central, major talent representatives and press.
A percentage of proceeds from this year’s events will benefit Buddy Cares – an animal rights advocacy group that provides wellness and services to abandoned animals in need.
For more information on the contest, rules and regulations, visit LadiesofLaughter.org.
