The problem:
PEOPLE ARE READY TO GO OUT.
THEY LIKE COMEDY.
HOW TO FIND GOOD LOCAL COMEDY TO GO SEE?
Like you, we’ve spent the last couple of years staying cooped up indoors, watching comedy specials on Netflix. Now it’s time to see stand up as it’s meant to be experienced: Live and in person! Our region is full of exciting local comedians who are ready to get back at it, but with so many clubs closing their doors due to COVID, there was a loss of community and places to perform and see comedy.
The Solution:
we Partner with emerging comedy clubs and established venues in Seattle’s iconic neighborhoods.
financials
2022 was our first year and was a huge success. While 2023 was an improvement in our operations and the experience of the festival, we were working against the obstacles of being the same weekend as the opening of SIFF, and also the first really nice weather of the year, which never makes Seattleites want to stay indoors. Nevertheless we had a good festival and excellent shows, and learned a lot we can use to be more successful going forward.
Budget
Projections
“Seattle’s Super Bowl of Laughter” - Dave Segal, The Stranger
“A commendable vehicle to boost Seattle's status in the humor trenches nationwide“ - Dave Segal, The Stranger
Our Partners
2022
2023
THE TEAM
The Upper Left Comedy Festival is brought to you by some of Seattle's most exciting creative forces. Our diverse crew of producers and organizers are made up of established comedians and comedy-lovers. We are dedicated to fostering a creative, inclusive, and safe community for everyone in it.
How can the OED help?
1. do you have access to the Belltown neighborhood business association?
2. Are there any neighborhood businesses we could partner with?
3. do you know of Any grants or ideas for funding?
3A. should we consider switching to being a a non profit?
4. how do we get our fest into the OED newsletter?
5. Are there any other support or partnership opportunities we should be aware of?
CONTACT INFORMATION AND ANY SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS.
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