Question 1

When are the shows?

Accepted Answer

Currently, we are planning to have shows at the following times: Thursday December 9 at 7:30pm and 9:30pm Friday, December 10 at 7:00pm, 9:00pm, and 11:00pm Saturday, December 11 at 6:00pm, 8:00pm, and 10:00pm

Question 2

What are the costs involved in performing?

Accepted Answer

We do our best to make this as affordable of a festival as possible. There is a $20 troupe submission cost, and then once you've been accepted each troupe member is responsible for a mere $25 individual registration. This entitles you to admission to all shows, access to exclusive participant-only workshops, early access & a discount for the Premiere workshops, admittance to all private event after-parties, and a sweet goodie bag. We think it's pretty worth it. Please note: that goes up to $35 per person starting December 6, 2021, so make sure your troupe registers everyone early!

Question 3

I'm not affiliated with a troupe that was accepted to perform this year - can I still participate in workshops and activities?

Accepted Answer

YES! We welcome all performers who would like to be here to network and learn from their fellow improvisers. Once it's online in November, click on the REGISTER link above to do so as an individual.

Question 4

Can a performer be added to the roster after the troupe has been registered?

Accepted Answer

YES! If for any reason someone was missed when a troupe registers its members, that individual needs to register as an individual on our REGISTER page. There will be an opportunity on that form to claim allegiance with your troupe - no worries!

Question 5

What are the Premiere Class costs, and are they included in registration fee?"

Accepted Answer

There will be a couple Premiere Classes offered this year by our instructor Elise Rodriguez and John Gebretatose. The cost for each is $60 to the public, with a $10 discount for registered participants. They are not included in the registration fee, because there will not be enough room for everyone to take the Premiere Classes, so it wouldn't be fair to charge everyone for them.

Question 6

I perform with more than one troupe being submitted. If all my troupes get accepted, do I have to register individually for each one?"

Accepted Answer

Nope! You will only be responsible for ONE individual registration, no matter how many troupes you might be associated with. You do, however, have to pay a submission fee for each troupe submitting.

Question 7

What other costs might there be?

Accepted Answer

To recieve the discounted rate reserve your room at the following link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=RICIBGI&groupCode=CSZRVA&arrivaldate=2021-12-09&departuredate=2021-12-12&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT Beyond hotel and your own travel costs, you are responsible for your own food and adult beverages of choice. (We usually stuff you with some awesome free food at at least one of our after parties, though.)

Question 8

Do I have to take workshops on Saturday?

Accepted Answer

You don't have to do anything. Be you.

Question 9

I'd be interested in teaching a workshop. Are you open to guest instructors?

Accepted Answer

We WELCOME the opportunity to learn from our performers! We ask everyone if they are willing to lead a workshop during the individual registration process. Full disclosure - we don't pay instructors outside of the Premiere Class in an effort to keep costs down, but we do ask students to "pay what you can" when they sign up for these workshops. So this is an opportunity to spread your knowledge and love of the craft on a minimal compensation basis.

Question 10

Can local troupes or troupes with no online video proof of our existence submit?

Accepted Answer

We strongly encourage RVA troupes from our insanely talented improv community to submit, as well as any troupes who have not yet mastered the art of YouTube. Whereas it would certainly help us to make a decision if we can see examples of your troupe in action, there may be other ways we can find out about your awesomeness. Submit and sell yourself!

Question 11

I'm a ComedySportz® player and would like to represent my city. Can I submit?

Accepted Answer

We hope to have a whole bunch of CSz players from a whole bunch of CSz cities participate in Festivus this year, as usual. To submit, please check with your manager first as there may be an extra step that you don't want to miss. And then simply fill out the INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION FORM on our REGISTER page, once that is online.

Question 12

Do you give comp tickets to performers?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, but with over 100 performers, we can't afford to offer comps to these shows. But tickets are really affordable, so your family or your friends won't have to shell out too much. We promise.

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