SKETCH JAM

Next Show: Saturday, October 18, 2025 – 6pm
Submission Deadline: Saturday, September 13, 2025 – Midnight
Invite Letters Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Rehearsal: Saturday, October 4, 2025 – 12pm-3pm

Please see Sketch Jam Rules and Policies below, before submitting your segment. 

You love sketch comedy! I love sketch comedy! Where can we do more sketch comedy? Sketch Jam! Sketch Jam is every other month at Sacramento Comedy Spot. Do you have a new sketch that you want to try? Sketch Jam! Do you have a character you would like to present? Sketch Jam! Do you have a funny sketch-prov premise? Sketch Jam! Do you want to produce a sketch you produced a long time ago and want to see it on stage again? Sketch Jam!

Sketch Jam is like an open mic for stand-up comedy – anyone can participate! This show is an opportunity for Sacramento area performers to put their ideas on stage and get feedback and guidance. You’ll see everything from characters to sketch-prov to brand-new sketches, or ones produced a long time ago that people just want to see it on stage again. Check out the ideas our performers have been brewing up!

Unlike a stand-up open mic, we are going to help you with your sketches before the performance date. A coach or coaches will be reaching out to you with notes and maybe even a rehearsal date. We want to jumpstart the future of sketch at the Comedy Spot, coach participants in our style, and pass on valuable lessons we have learned. If you are not interested in feedback and guidance, please do not submit.

Sketch Jam Rules and Policies

• You must be at least 18 years old to perform.
• You must submit a beat sheet or script prior to your performance.
• Segments can be no longer than 5 minutes. You do not have to fill 5 minutes; your segment can be short. Performers will get a red light at four minutes. 
• Please complete a separate form for each show segment you would like to submit to be part of Sketch Jam. 
• All performers must submit their script or beat sheet when completing the submission form. 
• You will be notified if your sketch is accepted and added to the lineup.
  
• We scheduled one rehearsal before the show where coaches will help you with your final product. We may require your group to meet more than once to prepare. You do not have to be off book for the scheduled rehearsal which is always two weeks prior to the show.
• We encourage you to have very minimal tech: lights up and lights down. If you need tech for your show, please make sure it is submitted at least one week in advance of the show: tech@saccomedyspot.com
• A show run list will be sent out a week before the show. 
• Characters, sketches, and sketch-prov segments may not be written by AI. Please read our AI Usage Policy as part of our Performer Policies. 
• Do not use water, fire, food, props, costumes, or other items that may bring harm to yourself, cast mates, or audience members, or damage/soil the stage or stage walls.
• In general, you must be safe on stage at all times, please read our Safety Policies as part of our Performer Policies. If you are unsure about this policy please contact Brian Crall directly with any questions. laugh@saccomedyspot.com 
• Don’t create sketches or characters that are misogynist, racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic or that disrespect historically marginalized groups. 
• The Sacramento Comedy Spot is a safe and supportive environment. Please be aware that misconduct of any type will not be tolerated. Please review our Misconduct Policies and Procedures.
• Please be nice to our audience, staff, and other comedians. 
• Please help us keep this show going by inviting your friends and family out to see the show! 
• Any tech media must be submitted to Comedy Spot stage techs at least one week before the performance by emailing tech@saccomedyspot.com Audio files must be in mp3 for and video files must be in mov or mp4 format. Techs will NOT play anything off of YouTube or Spotify. 
• Performers are responsible for their own props and costumes. Performers can load in items during the time specified on their performance invitation. Props and costumes must be removed from the Comedy Spot the night of the performance. Costumes and props may not be stored at the Comedy Spot.
• We don’t censor segments, but we will limit your time, or cut the segment, if your performance violates any of these policies, our Performer Policies, or our Misconduct Policies.