Opportunity - Del Close Marathon NYC (non-Annoyance)
- Jennifer Estlin
- Feb 4
- 2 min read
We are thrilled to announce that submissions for DCM22 in New York are open as of Monday, February 2! Submissions are open to the public, and we invite all to apply.
Dates to Know:
February 2 - DCM22 submissions open.
February 28 - DCM22 submissions close.
April 1 - Programming and schedule announcements released.
Week of June 8 - Workshops and special programming begins.
June 12 through 14 - DCM22 Festival takes place.
DCM will always be about improv first and foremost. But as UCB's curriculum and programming expand, this year we're also allowing non-improv shows and alternative programming to submit. While these shows will not be the focus of the festival, we think this is a great opportunity for all corners of the UCB, improv, and global comedy communities to come together and engage creatively. This year submissions can take the form of:
An improv team seeking a 15-30 minute slot.
An improv show format that improv teams can be booked into, seeking a 30 or 60 minute slot (eg. Play by Play, Cagematch).
A late night bit show pitch seeking a 15 minute slot.
A non-improv show or alternative programming pitch, seeking a 30 or 60 minute slot.
There will be a $15 fee per submission ($5 for late night bit show submissions) this year to help address costs associated with the programming committee, submission reviews, and other logistics. If the submission fee is not financially feasible for you, you’ll be able to request a waiver. Currently enrolled UCB students, and active college students/teams will also be able to request a waiver. Instructions on how to do so will be provided via the submission form.
Current Harold teams on both coasts need not submit - you’ll be contacted directly regarding your participation in DCM22. But if house team members wish to submit a different team or show, they should submit via the form.
The form is available here: https://ucbcomedy.com/dcm-22-submissions/
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