How to Hire a Comedian
Finding a good comedian for your event may be complicated. Most of the mediocre comedians find generic jokes and adapt them to the event they are hired for. A good comedian will come up with a completely new high-quality material to suit the needs of your party. All depends on the price you are ready to pay for such an entertainer. If you don’t mind generic jokes, then the price tag will be appealing. But if you are looking for real quality stuff, then get ready to empty out the wallet.
Comedians with agents are always an expensive choice. You will most likely be paying at least 20% for the agent’s work. That’s why your best bet to save money on a good comedian is to approach him directly. This might seem impossible at first but all it takes is a little bit of research.
The content of a show must be discussed in detail. When you hear that someone is not satisfied with the comedian they hired, it’s almost entirely the employer’s fault. If you take the time to review the comedian’s past shows and discuss his or her work at your event, you will be fully satisfied with the result. Don’t be afraid to spend a few hours going over the comedian’s materials in order to be completely sure that you are getting exactly what you need.
Don’t expect a comedian to entertain your guests for hours. A good comedy act lasts about 45 – 60 minutes. In most cases, the guests just won’t be ready to bear more than one hour of comic entertainment. Even the best jokes won’t get the desired reaction after an hour of good comedy. When it comes to a comedy act, every audience has its limit. That’s why a comedian who is ready to put on a two or three-hour act should strike a warning note.
