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Round Table Contest #11

Stand-Up

Friends of Gene Perret Comedy Show

Gene Perret loved comedy – writing, watching, and performing. But his favorite aspect was teaching. Through his books, seminars, and classes he taught thousands of performers and writers techniques to further their comedy careers. He delighted in watching students succeed but never took credit for their achievements. He’d say, “I may have told them a thing or two, but they did the work.”

On July 13, 2025 we’re remembering Gene with a comedy show at the Scherr Forum in Thousand Oaks, California. Scott Wood will emcee the show featuring Dobie Maxwell, Wendy Liebman, and Tom Dreesen.

In addition to this terrific lineup, we knew there was one more thing Gene would want — the opportunity for someone new to get up on stage.

This contest is your chance to earn a 6-minute spot on the Friends of Gene Perret Comedy Show stage!

FIRST PRIZE:      $100 PLUS

A chance to perform on the July 13, 2025 Friends of Gene Perret Comedy Show at the Scherr Forum, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. Scheduled to perform Dobie Maxwell, Wendy Liebman and Tom Dreesen.

SECOND PRIZE: $50

THIRD PRIZE:     $25

THE RULES…because we have to have rules

To Enter: There are three elements to this contest…

  1. You must submit a clip or link to a VIDEO (Youtube or your own website is fine) of you performing stand-up. It doesn’t have to be the material you’ll perform at the show, but it should be a good representation of your comedy style and performance skills. You can also make your own video as long as it demonstrates your stand-up skills. You will be judged on your stand-up, not the quality of your video.
  2. And because we think comedians should always be writing, we want you to submit an 8 to 10 joke MONOLOGUE on: The Perks of a Life in Comedy.    It can be the good things or the not so good, but you should present a solid 8 to 10 joke monologue. It should be organized logically from beginning to end.
  3. An ENTRY FEE of $5 but is waived if you are a current ROUND TABLE subscriber at the time of entry and the date of the show. To subscribe go to comedywritersroom.com

 

Rules:

  1. A completed formal entry form must accompany your submission. To request your Entry Form email us at Info@comedywritersroom.com.
  2. All entries must be received by May 15, 2025 (11:59 pm PST).
  3. A video or link to a video must be included. Only one video is allowed. If multiple links are submitted only one will be viewed for consideration.
  4. The written monologue must be original and not previously published.
  5. Judges will consider both the video and the written monologue when making their decisions.
  6. Winners will be determined by May 26, 2025. Decisions by the judges are final.
  7. Payment of Prizes will be by check in US Funds, drawn on a US Bank.
  8. The comedian is responsible for all travel expenses to and from the show. If the First Place Winner is unable to perform on July 13, 2025, he or she forfeits the opportunity, but retains the cash prize. ROUND TABLE/Perret Ink LLC has the right to pick an alternate performer.
  9. In the unlikely event the show is cancelled or postponed, an alternate date will be arranged. ROUND TABLE/Perret Ink LLCis not responsible for any expenses incurred by a cancellation or postponement. In addition, performers may be changed without notice.
  10. All material is the property of the writer/comedian.  By entering you allow ROUND TABLE Table/Perret Ink LLCto print any or all of your lines from your monologue entry on its website and/or in related PR. In addition, ROUND TABLE/Perret Ink LLC may share your information for promotion of the show.
  11. ROUND TABLE/Perret Ink LLC is not responsible for misdirected, unreceived, or unviewable emails/submissions.
  12. You may enter as often as you like, but each entry will need to include the $5 entry fee and an original monologue. Videos may be different but don’t have to be.
  13. Any submission not in compliance with these rules will be disqualified and ineligible for any prizes.

 

 

OPTIONAL: You may purchase a one-page review of my video and writing sample at a cost of $25.00. Purchasing this option will not affect the judging of your submission. Your review can be ordered at: https://www.comedywritersroom.com/product/contest-critique/

Proceeds from Contest #11 will go to the making of the documentary Comedy Writing Guru.

If you have a suggestion or idea for a future contest, we’d love to hear it!