Your comedy toolkit
resources designed to help you tap into your unique voice and take comedy beyond the stage.
A photo from "Get HERd+ in Comedy!" our New York Comedy Festival Panel at The Stand. Panelists include Robby Hoffman (Showtime, The Chris Gethard Show), Jes Tom (Netflix, Hulu, HBOMax), Brittany Carney (Comedy Cellar Regular, That Damn Michael Che) and Sydnee Washington (Emmy Nominated Actress, How to Start a Fire).
A work-in-progress list of open mics vetted by the Collective as well as:
TLC Tips for Open Mic-ing
Indie Shows Guide
List of Specialty Mics + Shows
We want to acknowledge that our current Open Mic & Show Resource Guide has not yet been fully reviewed through an accessibility lens. This is something we take seriously, and we’re actively working to assess and improve it in collaboration with disabled artists and advocates. If you notice any missing information or have suggestions, we welcome your input. Accessibility is an ongoing process, and we’re committed to doing better.
Thank you for your patience, partnership, and feedback as we work toward a more inclusive comedy landscape for all.
OPEN MIC & SHOW RESOURCE GUIDE
Evermore Grief Support Centers
Hours vary; find out more at www.evermore.org/grief-support-directory -- Evermore’s directory lists support centers and other resources for grief by state.Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
Hours vary; find out more at https://openpathcollective.org/ -- You know we love a Collective! OPPC is a nonprofit nationwide network of mental health professionals, providing in-office and online mental health care—at a steeply reduced rate.Crisis Text Line – Text 741 741
Hours are 24/7; find out more details at www.crisistextline.org -- CTL lets you connect with a crisis counselor via text, chat, or WhatsApp.Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988
Hours are 24/7; find out more details at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org -- 988 provides confidential support from a crisis counselor for people feeling depressed, lonely, going through a tough time, or thinking about suicide via text, chat, and phone.The Trevor Lifeline (U.S. only):
Dial 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (488-7386) -- Hours are 24/7; find out more details at www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help -- The Trevor Project provides support for young members of the LGBTQ community via text, chat, and phone.Trans Lifeline
If you’re in the US, dial 877-565-8860; If you’re in Canada, dial 877-330-6366 -- Hours are Monday through Friday, 1:00pm – 9:00pm EST; find out more details at www.translifeline.org/hotline -- Provides anonymous, confidential peer support for trans & questioning people. Laughing Through Loss Resources
