Maybe the best two minute mic in the city. If you don't get picked, you get guaranteed spot at top next week. Supportive, but not so supportive that bullshit flies. The comics are great and make you work harder.
My first time there. I wasn't sure if they would like me/my materiel. A lot of hipster lookin indie rock kids who knew each other. But to my surprise, they were a great audience & some funny people there. I recommend going if it isn't a mission to get there because you only get 2 mins. Good drill to work on a specific topic. A lot of nice energy & if someone bombs its only for a 120 seconds lol
I agree with all the above. It was excellent. I did very strange material and they followed right along. Also, It is a theater space. With a beautiful stage space and technical aspects. The crowd is facing you without distraction. There is a bar out front for drinks that was hopping. Full of life. The week I showed so did many other people. But it doesn't drag for a moment. Had feared the limit as too short but it hones things down and distills them. Its also very funny to watch people dress and stress their material because of it. Then watch them do the same stuff at another open mic.
This was my 2nd open mic experience in New York so I can't say it is the best but the Pit is pretty awesome. Two minutes might not seem like much but it's an opportunity to try out some new material or, if you're a beginner like me, perform.
There are a ton of comics that go there to perform so, while time may be limited, it's a great place to meet and talk with other comics. Take the chance to learn from veterans, make connections, and laugh at people that know how to be funny.
The audience is normally made up of the comics that go and they aren't pushovers that give you a laugh just because you tried so I promise you: when they laugh, you've earned it.
Really good mic. Not a lot of stage time (1.5 - 2 min), but very supportive audience (mostly other comics)! The hostess is really sweet. While the audience is supportive, they won't laugh at nonsense. Get your name in the bucket by 10:30pm. There's a lottery system. BK
Good mic here. It's a huge space like a college classroom. Two minutes is plenty. I managed to get laughs & then completely lose everybody before I even got lit.
The female redhead host (Erin?) is the antithesis of standup comedy... Not funny. This mic is a total waste of time.. Do not bother with this mic... Get to bed early to be fully rested for the next day of hitting stages.
The above review was clearly written by a pussy. Get to bed early man and be well rested to rock those mics at 10:00. News flash idiot: COMEDY HAPPENS LATE AT NIGHT.
I'm sure you'll headline all over the country in the 5 pm time slot. Dummy
Maybe the best two minute mic in the city. If you don't get picked, you get guaranteed spot at top next week. Supportive, but not so supportive that bullshit flies. The comics are great and make you work harder.
ReplyDelete-Mo Diggs
This mic is well run and a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteMy first time there. I wasn't sure if they would like me/my materiel. A lot of hipster lookin indie rock kids who knew each other. But to my surprise, they were a great audience & some funny people there. I recommend going if it isn't a mission to get there because you only get 2 mins. Good drill to work on a specific topic. A lot of nice energy & if someone bombs its only for a 120 seconds lol
ReplyDeleteI agree with all the above. It was excellent. I did very strange material and they followed right along. Also, It is a theater space. With a beautiful stage space and technical aspects. The crowd is facing you without distraction. There is a bar out front for drinks that was hopping. Full of life. The week I showed so did many other people. But it doesn't drag for a moment. Had feared the limit as too short but it hones things down and distills them. Its also very funny to watch people dress and stress their material because of it. Then watch them do the same stuff at another open mic.
ReplyDeleteThis was my 2nd open mic experience in New York so I can't say it is the best but the Pit is pretty awesome. Two minutes might not seem like much but it's an opportunity to try out some new material or, if you're a beginner like me, perform.
ReplyDeleteThere are a ton of comics that go there to perform so, while time may be limited, it's a great place to meet and talk with other comics. Take the chance to learn from veterans, make connections, and laugh at people that know how to be funny.
The audience is normally made up of the comics that go and they aren't pushovers that give you a laugh just because you tried so I promise you: when they laugh, you've earned it.
Go to Pit's open mics! End of story!
Really good mic. Not a lot of stage time (1.5 - 2 min), but very supportive audience (mostly other comics)! The hostess is really sweet. While the audience is supportive, they won't laugh at nonsense. Get your name in the bucket by 10:30pm. There's a lottery system.
ReplyDeleteBK
Good mic here. It's a huge space like a college classroom. Two minutes is plenty. I managed to get laughs & then completely lose everybody before I even got lit.
ReplyDeleteThis mic sucks! A total waste of time... I wish there was an alternative for late night.
ReplyDeleteThe female redhead host (Erin?) is the antithesis of standup comedy... Not funny. This mic is a total waste of time.. Do not bother with this mic... Get to bed early to be fully rested for the next day of hitting stages.
ReplyDeleteThe above review was clearly written by a pussy. Get to bed early man and be well rested to rock those mics at 10:00. News flash idiot: COMEDY HAPPENS LATE AT NIGHT.
DeleteI'm sure you'll headline all over the country in the 5 pm time slot. Dummy
Andrew Lawrence