Open Mic From Hell

The Open Mic From Hell is a stand-up comedy event with the electricity of a game show. The unpredictability of a daredevil stunt. The energy of pro wrestling.

The premise is simple — anyone can be on the show (that’s the “Open Mic” part), but nobody knows what they are going to do on stage (that’s where “From Hell” comes in). Also the order is randomized so nobody knows when they are going on stage (more “Hell”).

When your name gets drawn, we pull from a list of challenges. You might have to do your set outside or backwards or as a famous movie character or while goofy sound effects punctuate your words.

The challenges are constantly updated and our special guest “Hellraisers” (special local celebrities who are part of the show each week) always add new ones.

The result is a weird, fast paced, unpredictable show that also happens to be very funny and extremely impressive when it works.

And despite the challenges of the show, it usually works. The audience wants to see every comic succeed, as they are in on the process from the beginning. Comics who are committed to their authentic voice not only excel, but learn how to sharpen their perspective in the process.

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