27/06/2021
How to Hire a Comedian
I should select an agency with local comedians, right?
You've done a Google search for “Hire Comedians” or some similar term and you've found popular websites that feature local comedians, nationwide. I won't name them here, but they have hundreds, maybe thousands, of comedians, listed throughout the United States, listed by city and state. Surely, these comedians will be less expensive as they don't have related travel or lodging costs.
A closer look tells you yes, many are very affordable. Some only cost $100. Jackpot.
Beware, beware, beware. These websites feature amateur comedians. What is an amateur comedian? Someone who primarily preforms at “open mic” nights. Someone who does not make a living as a comedian. Someone who does not play clubs in the area. Someone who one day decided to call themselves a comedian. Someone who's not funny for very long, if at all. Someone who's not worth a hundred dollars.
But they're on this website. They have what used to be called a glossy photo and television credits. Somebody thinks they're funny. Wrong. These website are great at marketing “beginners,” hacks and phonies.
Anyone (who pays a fee) can be on these websites. Yes, you could declare yourself a comedian, have someone snap your photo, fabricate (oops, exaggerate) your resume and you too can be a star.
At Hire Comedians USA, we feature only real comedians. Our entertainers have an average of 25 years experience on the professional stage. We carefully vet each comedian and verify every television credit. No, our comedians don't perform for $100. You'll pay a fair market price. But you'll get the real thing.