Open mic at ACME has been going on since January of 2019, and they are so thrilled with the response these last few months, the day I was there, they announced they were starting a second open mic at ACME on Sundays. The room is made for standup. Chairs in rows with tables in between for drinks, counter table and chairs to either side, the room dark, devoid of artwork on the walls, all attention on the expanded stage, well lit, and a cordless mic and stool waiting to be used. A brick wall serves as the backdrop. Overall, the place seated about 50, all chairs facing the stage. Parking is on the street, and it is paid until 6pm. Signup is done in advance, going to a website to put your name on. Talent gets five minutes, and there are no language restrictions. There is a $6 admission fee to perform, but you get a drink in addition, canned beer, wine or nonalcoholic. The room is run by two gentlemen named Eric and Ahmed. The room started at 5:10pm. We had 19 people total, including both hosts. Ahmed emceed the first half of the room, while Eric gave the light. Ahmed opened by welcoming everyone, announcing who was on deck, then did a little stage time. Sitting to one side, I had a good view of the whole room, and I could see the second talent getting the light a second time. Funny, but when I was on stage, fourth in the lineup, I could see the light fine. Music plays between talent, giving a showroom feel on top of the ambiance. Except for a couple comics going over their time, the mic went well. At 6pm, I counted 19 people still in attendance. The co-producer, Eric, went up tenth and hosted thereafter. Only by 6:30 did attendance start to drop with 15 people. I learned they accepted some walk-ins, but I recommend signing up online. I left at 6:37pm, counting 16 heads. They don’t have a show that follows, so I think the mic goes till the last comic has performed. Guys, this is a very good room to do. I see why they decided to open a second night of standup on the weekend. The room was built for standup, and the two hosts are positively enthused on stage. They are truly glad to be hosting this room. That they serve alcohol helps, in that what couple of people that were there to observe and not participate could sit back with a drink or two and watch the mic like it was a showroom. It sure felt like I was watching a show, the audience laughing at the majority of talent on stage. Sure, a couple comics did not do well, but hey, we’re trying out new stuff for the first time, right? Give this room a try. I suspect their mic on Sundays will be just as winning.
Open mic at ACME has been going on since January of 2019, and they are so thrilled with the response these last few months, the day I was there, they announced they were starting a second open mic at ACME on Sundays.
ReplyDeleteThe room is made for standup. Chairs in rows with tables in between for drinks, counter table and chairs to either side, the room dark, devoid of artwork on the walls, all attention on the expanded stage, well lit, and a cordless mic and stool waiting to be used. A brick wall serves as the backdrop. Overall, the place seated about 50, all chairs facing the stage.
Parking is on the street, and it is paid until 6pm. Signup is done in advance, going to a website to put your name on. Talent gets five minutes, and there are no language restrictions. There is a $6 admission fee to perform, but you get a drink in addition, canned beer, wine or nonalcoholic. The room is run by two gentlemen named Eric and Ahmed.
The room started at 5:10pm. We had 19 people total, including both hosts. Ahmed emceed the first half of the room, while Eric gave the light. Ahmed opened by welcoming everyone, announcing who was on deck, then did a little stage time. Sitting to one side, I had a good view of the whole room, and I could see the second talent getting the light a second time. Funny, but when I was on stage, fourth in the lineup, I could see the light fine. Music plays between talent, giving a showroom feel on top of the ambiance.
Except for a couple comics going over their time, the mic went well. At 6pm, I counted 19 people still in attendance. The co-producer, Eric, went up tenth and hosted thereafter. Only by 6:30 did attendance start to drop with 15 people. I learned they accepted some walk-ins, but I recommend signing up online. I left at 6:37pm, counting 16 heads. They don’t have a show that follows, so I think the mic goes till the last comic has performed.
Guys, this is a very good room to do. I see why they decided to open a second night of standup on the weekend. The room was built for standup, and the two hosts are positively enthused on stage. They are truly glad to be hosting this room. That they serve alcohol helps, in that what couple of people that were there to observe and not participate could sit back with a drink or two and watch the mic like it was a showroom. It sure felt like I was watching a show, the audience laughing at the majority of talent on stage. Sure, a couple comics did not do well, but hey, we’re trying out new stuff for the first time, right?
Give this room a try. I suspect their mic on Sundays will be just as winning.