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Event Type

Comedian Details

Legal Name *

Stage Name (if different)

Phone

Client Details

Client Name *

Client Email

Client Phone

Event Details

Event Date *

Show Time

Venue Name *

Venue Address

Venue Contact

Green room required

Performance Details

Set Length

Number of Sets

Content Rating

Adult (Unrestricted content)

Microphone Preference

Crowd work allowed

I am the headliner

Opening for another comedian

Hospitality

Drink Tickets

Guest List Spots

Meal provided

Parking provided

Parking Spaces

Payment

Performance Fee ($) *

Travel Fee ($)

Deposit (%)

Deposit Due

Balance Due

Payment Methods

Accommodation provided

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Window (days)

Cancellations this many days+ before event

Cancellation Terms

Late Cancellation Window (days)

Cancellations within this many days

Late Cancellation Terms

Recording & Media

Recording Policy

No recording or photography permitted without prior written consent

Photography allowed

Social media clips allowed (under 60 seconds)

Client can use for promotional purposes

Legal

Governing Law State

Additional Terms

Special Requests

Additional Contract Terms

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COMEDY PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT
DISCLAIMER: This tool provides templates for convenience and is not legal advice. Consider consulting an attorney for your jurisdiction and situation.
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1. PARTIES
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Performer: ___________________________ ("Comedian")
Client: ___________________________ ("Client")
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2. EVENT DETAILS
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Event Type: Comedy Club
Date: ___________________________
Show Time: 8:00 PM
Venue: ___________________________
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3. PERFORMANCE DETAILS
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Set Length: 30 minutes
Number of Sets: 1
Content Rating: Adult (Unrestricted content)
Crowd Work: Comedian may interact with audience as part of performance
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4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Microphone: Handheld microphone required
Stage: Well-lit performing area visible to all audience members
Green Room: Private, secure area required for comedian before/after performance
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5. HOSPITALITY
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Drink Tickets: 2
Parking: 1 reserved space(s)
Guest List: 2 names
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6. COMPENSATION
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Performance Fee: $300.00
Deposit: $150.00 (50%) - Upon signing
Balance: $150.00 - Night of show
Payment Methods: Cash, Venmo, Zelle
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7. CANCELLATION POLICY
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Cancellation 14+ days before event: Full deposit refund
Cancellation within 7 days: Deposit non-refundable; 50% of remaining balance due
Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for cancellation due to circumstances beyond reasonable control (severe weather, natural disaster, government order, venue closure, performer illness). In such cases, parties will negotiate in good faith for rescheduling or refund.
No-Show by Comedian: Full refund of all amounts paid.
No-Show by Client/Venue Closure: Full payment due to Comedian.
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8. RECORDING & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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Recording Policy: No recording or photography permitted without prior written consent
Photography: Event photography permitted; professional photos may be used by Comedian for promotion
Social Media: Short clips (under 60 seconds) may be shared with Comedian credited
Promotional Use: Requires separate written agreement
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: Comedian retains all rights to their material, jokes, and performance content. The fee paid is for a live performance only, not rights to the material. Any recording, transcription, or reproduction of the material requires separate written agreement.
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9. LIABILITY
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Comedian is an independent contractor, not an employee of Client.
Client shall maintain adequate liability insurance for the event venue and attendees.
Client acknowledges that comedy performances may include mature themes, language, or content as agreed under Content Rating above. Client agrees to inform attendees of content rating in advance.
Neither party shall be liable to the other for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
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10. GOVERNING LAW
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This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
Any disputes shall be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to binding arbitration in the state specified above.
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SIGNATURES
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By signing below, both parties agree to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
Comedian: ___________________________
Signature: ___________________________ Date: ___________
Client: ___________________________
Signature: ___________________________ Date: ___________
Reminder: This tool provides templates for convenience and is not legal advice. Consider consulting an attorney for your jurisdiction and situation.
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