I just read some updates on the First Annual Hollywood Comedy Fest and wanted to pass along the info. The Hollywood Comedy Fest, presented by Frog Island Comedy, is still accepting submissions for standup comedians. The Hollywood Comedy Fest will take place at the Lovitz Comedy Club on August 26-28, 2010 at 8pm. Every comedian chosen to perform in the fest will receive a prize. The award ceremony will take place at Skinny’s Lounge in North Hollywood the following evening, Sunday, August 29th, where the cash and prizes will be distributed. The following are answers to some frequently asked questions:

Does it cost anything to submit?

Yes – but unlike some other festivals that don’t give away cash or prizes and can cost into the hundreds-ours is only $25 for early bird submissions- which are going on RIGHT NOW until July 15, 2010!

Who’s on the panel?

• Ian Cohen, New Wave Entertainment
• Tammy Jo Dearen, booker- Independent Comedy Festival
• Keegan Michael Key, “Mad Tv”
• Gary Light, GL Management and previously of William Morris
• Jon Lovitz, “Saturday Night Live”
• Mo Pollock, booker for the Downtown Comedy Club
• Mike Rotman, Show Runner- Comedy Central
• Rachel Rusch, Montreal Comedy Festival

Is this the same thing as the L.A. Comedy Festival?

No.

Side note: Looking to promote your band or business? The producers are looking for donations and contributions in exchange for advertising. Donate your band’s CDs, tickets to your show, a gift certificate to your business to be used as prizes in exchange for your name in the program.

For more information, visit www.HollywoodComedyFest.com. Or check out their Facebook page.

About Frog Island Comedy

Frog Island’s “Elmo’s World: Behind the Scenes” and “How To Pick Up Prostitutes” sketches have received millions of hits on YouTube. To check them out for yourself, visit the YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w14aCTMcrgQ. For more info about Frog Island Comedy, visit www.frogislandcomedy.com.

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