08 Aug How to Book a Comedian: The 7 Easy Steps to Hiring a Comedian
How to Book a Comedian: The 7 Easy Steps to Hiring a Comedian
Hiring a comedian is one of the most exciting ways to make your event the best one yet! Whether you are planning a birthday party, a corporate event, or a fundraiser for your club’s charity, The Comedian Company has you covered. This guide will provide the easy 7-step process for hiring a comedian so that your next event is a success.
The 7 Easy Steps to Hiring a Comedian
If you are looking to hire a comedian for your event, The Comedian Company has put together a simple 7-step guide to hiring a comedian. Now, you can get the funniest stand-up comic to perform at your next event with no hassle. So let’s go over how to book a comedian the easy way.
Step 1: What Type of Event Are You Having?
There are so many different types or niches in comedy these days that chances are you can find one for just about every occasion. You wouldn’t want a corporate comedian at a child’s birthday party, just as you wouldn’t want the opposite.
So, the first step in booking a comedian is to determine the type of comedian you need based on your event. You’ll also want to consider the rating you want at this stage. Do you want PG for all ages, or are you looking for something a little bit edgier for an all-adult crowd?
Step 2: Determine Your Budget and Desired Length
The cost to book a comedian varies depending on many factors, such as experience, type of comedy, and the length of the show. So you want to set a budget in your head for what you expect to spend, plus figure out how long you want the show to last. Expect to spend at least $1,500 if you’re hoping for a sold-out event.
You can find a comedian to perform for 10-15, 30, 45 minutes, or an hour to an hour and a half, especially if you choose a variety act or multiple comedians. So, try to figure out what you’d like to spend and how long you want the show to be.
Step 3: Pick a Comedy Genre
After figuring out your budget and desired length, you should decide what type of comedy you want.
There are so many types of comedy out there that “stand-up show” just doesn’t entirely encompass. You can choose a comedian who specializes in any of the following comedy types:
- Improv comedy
- Musical comedy
- Sketch comedy
- Clean stand-up
- Christian stand-up
- Corporate humor
- Prop stand-up
- Roast comedy
- Variety or specialty acts (ventriloquism or comedy magic)
If there’s a particular method of delivery that you are looking for, like deadpan or one-liners, you can choose that too.
Step 4: Contact a Comedian Booking Agency
Once you have an idea of the type of comedian and delivery method you’re interested in, reach out to a professional comedian booking agency, such as The Comedian Company.
A professional comedian booking agency works with many local comedians and can help you find the best fit for your event, and takes care of the logistics.
So, when you are looking to hire a comedian, it’s best to work with a professional agency that knows the comedy world inside and out. The Comedian Company works with over 5,000 local and celebrity comedians, and we know their specialties.
You can fill out our form, and a customer service representative will get back to you within 24 hours.
Step 5: Choose Your Favorite Comedian
Once you’ve given us your budget and comedy preferences, we will find you two to four comedians that fit your criteria and send you some sample videos. That way, we find you some we think are great for your event, but then ultimately you choose the one you want to work with.
If you don’t happen to love one, let us know, and we’ll find you a couple more to choose from until you find the comedian that you know is best for your event.
Step 6: Sign a Contract and Leave the Logistics to the Comedian Company
After you’ve chosen your comedian and signed the contract, we will handle the rest of the logistics. We will handle the communication and get the contract back to them. We will make sure that they arrive on time.
Even if something terrible happens and the comedian can’t show up at the last minute, we will fill the spot immediately, so you never have to worry about your comedian not showing up.
The comedian will call you to learn more about your event and audience so they can customize their performance.
Step 7: Show Up to Your Event and Laugh It Up
The final and easiest step to booking a comedian is to show up to your event. Be prepared to laugh and not have to worry about anything else.
Book a Comedian With The Comedian Company
Okay, now that you know how to book a comedian, let’s get started! Choose The Comedian Company; we have been working to put hilarious stand-up comics at events all across the US for over 20 years now!
We know how to match our comedians to each event to ensure you get the budget, comedy type, desired length, and comedy rating you are looking for. Why look anywhere else? To get started, fill out our form and let us know more about your event, and we will get back to you and help you find the perfect stand-up comedian for your event.
FAQs
How much does a comedian cost per hour?
The average cost of a comedian per hour varies widely depending on experience, event type, comedy style, length, and level of fame. Most comedians do not charge a per-hour rate but a flat booking fee. You can see that prices to book a comedian range from $750 to $100,000. The Comedian Company works with many professional comedians and can find you one in your budget range.
Can I book a celebrity comedian through the comedian company?
Yes, The Comedian Company works with many celebrity comedians.
When hiring a comedian through The Comedian Company, do I need to have any special equipment?
You will need to have a microphone and a stage area with good lighting. Some of our comedians may bring their own sound equipment. The Comedian Company makes sure that equipment requirements are taken care of before your comedy show.