They should turn this mic into a lottery. The list comes out at a different time every week and they limit the spots to 12-15 people.
They got rid of the 1-minute lightning round which was a good idea.
But I don't like mics where you have to show up an hour early only to find that the list is already full. All the best mics are lottery or email in advance sign up.
I have only been going for a few months, but Vicious Cycle is definitely a lottery now. You drop your name in the 'Bucket of Destiny' , and then Molly tends to draw the first 5 names out of the bucket on stage. A 6th person is allowed to perform who won a drawing at the end of the previous week for sticking around till the end.
After the first 6 comics go, a Molly or Mike will draw the last 6 comics names out of the bucket.
As I alluded to before, if you stick around till the end, and you didn't go up, you could have your name drawn at the end, guaranteeing you a spot the following week. Also, the best comic of the night get's a spot on the 8:00 show at the PIT called Cold Soda.
Fortunately, I was drawn from the bucket tonight and got to go up. I've definitely been there on nights where I didn't get to go though.
Unfortunately, my set went over like a lead balloon, but I stand by the material. :)
I've launched many a lead balloon in my time, to say nothing of carpet-bombing; not necessarily a reflection on one's material, just an occupational hazard--
You didn't bomb. If your who I think you are, your stuff was good, just maybe not right for the room. Try Broadway Comedy Club, that's where I perform most.
very chill environment
ReplyDeleteMolly Austin and Mike Brown are great hosts. I come to this mic as often as I can.
ReplyDeletemike and molly...well hello im so there
ReplyDeleteThey should turn this mic into a lottery. The list comes out at a different time every week and they limit the spots to 12-15 people.
ReplyDeleteThey got rid of the 1-minute lightning round which was a good idea.
But I don't like mics where you have to show up an hour early only to find that the list is already full. All the best mics are lottery or email in advance sign up.
Update from Anonymous's previous comment:
ReplyDeleteI have only been going for a few months, but Vicious Cycle is definitely a lottery now. You drop your name in the 'Bucket of Destiny' , and then Molly tends to draw the first 5 names out of the bucket on stage. A 6th person is allowed to perform who won a drawing at the end of the previous week for sticking around till the end.
After the first 6 comics go, a Molly or Mike will draw the last 6 comics names out of the bucket.
As I alluded to before, if you stick around till the end, and you didn't go up, you could have your name drawn at the end, guaranteeing you a spot the following week. Also, the best comic of the night get's a spot on the 8:00 show at the PIT called Cold Soda.
Fortunately, I was drawn from the bucket tonight and got to go up. I've definitely been there on nights where I didn't get to go though.
Unfortunately, my set went over like a lead balloon, but I stand by the material. :)
I've launched many a lead balloon in my time, to say nothing of carpet-bombing; not necessarily a reflection on one's material, just an occupational hazard--
ReplyDeleteYou didn't bomb. If your who I think you are, your stuff was good, just maybe not right for the room. Try Broadway Comedy Club, that's where I perform most.
ReplyDeleteLately there has always been an audience and Brandon has been great. I once had sex with a girl I met at that mic, I recommend it to all.
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