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Comedians sought for 'Laugh-Off'
Gilda’s Club Northern New Jersey is seeking amateur and professional comedians to compete in its ninth annual anniversary celebration “Laugh Off.”
This event was designed in 2000 to raise awareness about Gilda’s Club Northern New Jersey (GCNNJ). The club, which is an affiliate of the national organization Gilda’s Club Worldwide, was named for the late Gilda Radner of “Saturday Night Live” fame. Radner died in 1989 of cancer, and the clubhouse was created to fulfill Gilda’s wish that no one go through a cancer diagnosis alone.
In honor of Radner’s comedic spirit, GCNNJ’s clubhouse will be transformed for the Laugh-Off into a simulated comedy club for three audition nights followed by a grand finale evening.
The live audition dates for this year’s Laugh-Off are: March 5, March 12, and March 19 at Gilda’s Club, 575 Main St., Hackensack.
How to audition
The deadline to apply for an audition is Wednesday, Feb. 27. Audition space is limited and advance registration is required. In addition to submitting a video or DVD performance (limited to 10 minutes maximum), those interested should send their name, address, telephone number, email address, head shot, and resume of performance history to: Laugh-Off, Gilda’s Club Northern New Jersey, 575 Main St., Hackensack, NJ 07601.
Applications without a video or DVD of a performance will not be accepted.
One finalist will be selected from each of the three auditions to compete in the finale on April 3 at Bananas Comedy Club in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey.
For information call 201-457-1670 or visit www.gildasclubnnj.org.
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