Open Mic Sign-Up

Thanks for signing up for SpeakeasyDC’s storytelling open mic! We couldn’t have a show without your courage and creativity. Please fill out the form below so we can start the process of getting you on stage. Just so you know, signing up does not guarantee you a slot, but we do the best we can. Generally, you can assume that you will be able to tell your story unless you hear otherwise, so go ahead and prepare. Stephanie Garibaldi, our education director, will contact you 3-4 weeks before the show to confirm your participation and to arrange a phone-coaching session. Feel free to contact her at stephanie@speakeasydc.org if you have questions or have not heard from her within 2 weeks of your expected performance.

**Please note: We will not receive your request if you do not complete all the required steps. When filling out the form be sure to select the appropriate theme from the drop-down box, include all required information, check all the required boxes, fill in the spam protector word, and hit “send your information”.

Personal Information

Select an Open Mic(Required)
Your Name(Required)
Email(Valid Email Required)
Phone(Required)
Street Address(Required)
City(Required)
State(Required)
Zip Code(Required)
Brief description of your story (one or two line summary)(Required)
How often do you attend SpeakeasyDC events?
How many times have you performed on the SpeakeasyDC stage?

Agreement

Please read and check to agree to the following:
I understand that this is storytelling -- not stand-up or poetry or a reading -- and that there are no notes permitted
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.
Filling out this form does not guarantee a slot on the open mic. We will contact you to confirm.

Audio/Video/PhotographyRelease

If you would like to be considered for SpeakeasyDC's audio and video recordings, please read the following consent form below and indicate that you agree to the terms.
"I hereby grant to SpeakeasyDC and its designees a nonexclusive license to record and distribute this storytelling performance as they deem necessary, whether it be on the web, on CD or DVD, broadcast on radio or television, used in a film, etc.
"I hereby grant to SpeakeasyDC and its designees permission to photograph me during my performance and use the photograph however they deem necessary, wheter for website, eblasts, Facebook, publicity, or other use).
Please enter your full name(Required)
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
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