ROFL Madness Comedy TournamentRichmond’s Open For Laughs!
The Ultimate Stand-Up Comedy Bracket Show!
32 comedians enter. 1 champion emerges. Get ready for Richmond’s most electrifying stand-up showdown! ROFL Madness is a high-stakes, single-elimination comedy tournament where comedians battle it out in head-to-head matchups for the title, the cash prize, and ultimate bragging rights.
How It Works• First Round (Part 1): 16 comedians, 4 minutes each
• First Round (Part 2): 16 comedians, 4 minutes each
• Second Round (The Silly 16): 16 comedians, 4 minutes each
• Third Round (The Hilarious 8): 8 comedians, 7 minutes each
• Final Round (The Funny Final 4): 4 comedians, 15 minutes each
Each round features head-to-head, single elimination matchups. The Final Round will be determined by audience ranking, from 1st to 4th place.
Judging & Voting• Three judges will provide feedback after each performance.
• The audience votes to decide who advances to the next round.
• Ties will be broken by the judging panel.
• Finals: The audience ranks the final four comedians from 1st to 4th place to determine the winner.
Prizes• Champion: $2,000 Grand Prize, a trophy, and a special feature/closer set at the Funny Bone.
• 2nd Place: $500
• 3rd Place: $250
• 4th Place: $100
Rules & Requirements• Minimum Age: 18+
• Open to all comedians willing to travel. You must be available for all scheduled show dates if selected.
• Performance Time Limits: Exceeding your time results in automatic disqualification.
• Content Restrictions: No hate speech, derogatory remarks, or slurs. Competitors must remain professional.
• Props & Music: Allowed, but comedians must provide their own and require no special accommodations from the sound engineer.
• Check-in: Competitors must check in at least 1 hour before showtime. No rehearsal time will be provided.
• Stay for the Full Show: As a courtesy to all performers, comedians must stay for the duration of the event.
• Media Release: All participants must sign a media release, and professional video/photography will be available.
• Matchups: Pre-selected seeding, announced during our Selection Sunday live stream.
How to EnterThink you have what it takes? Submit your entry now!
Submission Requirements:• Performance video link (YouTube, Google Drive, etc.)
• Comedy bio (50-200 words)
• Headshot
• Social Media Handles
• $25 non-refundable admin fee if selected (PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp). Not due at Submission.
Submission Deadline: February 14th, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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