The Velveeta Room - Austin's Best Comedy Open Mic
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Started in the ruins of a strip club at the height of the StandUp boom of the 80’s, The Velveeta Room has lasted for 2 decades in the volatile environment of 6th street in Austin, TX. 2 shows Friday and 2 shows Saturday highlight some of the best comedy from Austin, from all over Texas, and beyond. Thursday night is Open Mic night.
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- Jun 12, 2008 12:56 PM Austin360/Statesman Article....
- Jun 4, 2008 5:51 PM June 12-14 - Esther’s Pool - Velveeta Room 20 Year Reunion and Standup Comedy Rally!
- Feb 14, 2008 5:49 PM The Best Open Mic night in Austin
- Jan 25, 2008 4:13 PM Jan 25 & 26, 9:30 & 11:30pm - John Rabon w/ Bryan Gutmann and Shane Hebert
- Dec 21, 2007 7:36 PM Dec 21 & 22, 9:30 & 11:30pm - Lisa Delarios w/ John Rabon and Jason Wiest
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The Velveeta Room Web SiteTHE VELVEETA ROOM OPEN MIC RULES
1. Sign up is done on the Velveeta Forum. www.thevelveetaroom.com You will need a id name and I will need to know your real name to sign up for the open mic. Go to the velveeta room ye old smellveeta. Look for the open mic date you want to sign up for and leave your name not forum id. If you do not sign up you will not be on the list. Signing up will not guarantee you a spot on the list.
2. Deadline for sign up is the Monday at mid-night for that Thursday. I will post the list for Thursday by Tuesday at noon.
3. Show time is at 9:30 pm. Doors open at 9:00 pm. You must check in between 9:00 and 9:30 to perform that evening.
4. The host runs the list ONLY. Please keep your time tight in respect for all of the other comics. Any bumps, adds, or changes must be made through booker/bartender Dana Smith.
5. The list will be capped at 33 comics. 20 @ 3 minutes 10 @ 6 minutes and 3 @ 10 minutes. This should make a nice two and a half hour show.
6. If you work hard and get funnier each time, you will move up the list and get more stage time.
7. It is our hope that these changes makes the show, THE BEST OPEN MIC IN THE COUNTRY
8. These rules go into effect July 2, 2009.
9. Always leave them laughing. ..
Who I'd like to meet:
Anyone who has the cajones to get on a slightly raised stage and tell jokes.And also, of course:
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- Status: Divorced
- Hometown: Austin, TX
- Orientation: Straight
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Children: Love kids, but not for me
- Smoke / Drink: No / Yes
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