Speakeasy - Open Mic Form

Signing Up for the Open Mic
Before signing up on the open mic, you must have been to at least one Speakeasy. We tell original, personal stories with a narrative arc. For examples of stories told at the the Speakeasy, go to localpointtv.com.Though there may be elements of all of these disciplines, this is not a poetry reading, not stand-up comedy, not a literary reading, and not a place for traditional folktales.

Please use the sign up form below. We have a waitlist and do our best to get everyone up, but we make no promises. We recommend coming prepared, as a slot sometimes opens up at the last minute. New performers and Ensemble members are given priority, and we try to limit repeat performers in consecutive months.

Stephanie Garibialdi, our open mic coordinator, will be in touch with you to confirm your slot and to set up a coaching session over the phone. We expect all participants on the open mic to run-through their story with Stephanie. She's an excellent coach, so it's a great opportunity. Expect to hear from her two, maybe three weeks before the show.

SpeakeasyDC records audio and LocalPointTV records video at every show. We both will ask you to sign a release form to give us permission to use the material. It is entirely up to you. LocalPointTV puts the material on their website and cable stations. We put it on our podcasts and CDs.

NOTE: All open mic participants and their guests are expected to pay the $10 cover.

Fill out the following form to be considered for a slot in SpeakeasyDC's Open Mic!

(* Denotes a mandatory field)

*Select an Open Mic:

*Name:

*Phone:

*Email:

Home Address:

* Brief Description of Story (one or two line summation)

How many times have you attended a Speakeasy?

How many times have you performed at the Speakeasy?

* Please read and check to agree to the following:

I understand that this is storytelling, so anything I perform will have a narrative arc.

I understand that I will not be allowed to go beyond the seven-minute limit, even if my story is not finished.

I understand that I must incorporate the theme of the night.

I understand that I may not use notes.

I understand that I must arrive by 7:45 pm or my slot may be given away.

I understand that SpeakeasyDC will do the best they can to allow time for my story, but there is no guarantee.

Filling out this form does not guarantee a slot on the open mic. We will contact you to confirm.

SpeakeasyDC Audio Recording Release

If you would like to be considered for SpeakeasyDC's audio recordings, please read the following consent form below and indicate that you agree to the terms.

I hereby grant to the SpeakeasyDC and its designees a nonexclusive license to radio broadcast and/or webcast and/or web download a storytelling performance created by me,

(Please enter your full name)

I represent that I own the story or have obtained all necessary rights, releases, clearances, and licenses for all materials and elements embodied in and all persons performing in the Recording provided to SpeakeasyDC and its associated designees under this Agreement. I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SpeakeasyDC and its designees from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs of suit arising out of my breach of any representations.

I accept the terms of the agreement

Fill out the following form to be considered for a slot in SpeakeasyDC's Open Mic!

SpeakeasyDC Audio Recording Release

July 27, 2008

August 12, 2008

August 23, 2008

September 3, 2008